Green Sesame Sunflower Salad

GF, GrF, DF, V, Vegan

 Ingredients
Salad
1 head of broccoli or 2 broccoli crowns
1 bunch Swiss chard, leaves removed and chopped into bite-sized pieces, tender stems finely chopped
½ small red onion, finely chopped
½ cup sunflower or pumpkin seeds
½ - 1 medium apple, diced or chopped
*Optional: Sesame seeds

Dressing
1/3 cup sesame oil or combination of sesame and olive oils
1/3 cup apple cider vinegar (Bragg’s is a good brand)
1-2 teaspoons natural sweetener (raw honey, pure maple syrup) or 5-8 drops Stevia
1 tablespoon soy sauce, wheat-free tamari, coconut aminos, or Bragg’s aminos
½ - 1 teaspoon ground ginger
*Leftover dressing can be used for salads or marinade

 Directions 
1.  Prepare all salad ingredients and place in a large bowl.
2. Mix dressing ingredients over salad ingredients and add more, to your liking. You can determine your preference for dressing amount. Leftover dressing may be used for side salads, marinades or dressings for another day.

*This tastes better if you stir periodically

Recipe by Leigh Wagner PhD, MS, RDN