Broccoli and pomegranate salad

23 Apr 2018

Pomegranates are filled with antioxidants. Combine them with vitamin-rich broccoli and it’s a winning salad.

INGREDIENTS

1 head broccoli, broken into small florets and sliced in half

3-4 cups baby spinach or small lettuce leaves, broken into bite-sized pieces

2 cups fresh sprouts – sunflower or radish if you want a slight ‘warm bite’

½ red onion, peeled and finely sliced

1 large pomegranate, peeled, seeded (retain half the seeds to sprinkle over the salad just before serving)

2-3 small spring onions (shallots, scallions), finely sliced

METHOD

Lightly steam the broccoli over boiling water for a few minutes until the florets turn bright green. Remove from the heat and spread on a plate to cool.

In a bowl, combine the spinach leaves, onions, sprouts and pomegranate, and toss well. Add the cooled broccoli and toss through the other ingredients. Sprinkle the pomegranate seeds and spring onions over the top of the salad, and serve with dressing of your choice.