This vegan salad is LOADED with cruciferous vegetables and tastes crunchy and satisfying. We all know broccoli is good for us but do you know exactly WHY? Dr. Neal Barnard explains in his 21 Day Kickstart book that "In the body, cruciferous vegetables stimulate your liver to make enzymes that detoxify and remove chemical pollutants. That's important because all of us are exposed to various chemical pollutants in the air, water and sometimes in foods. Some of these chemicals can damage your DNA, leading to cancer."
Here is my favorite salad for nutrition and health. It is amazing at BBQs and potlucks. Serve it year-round as its colors are beautiful at Christmas!
Colorful Vegetable Salad
6 cups broccoli florets
6 cups cauliflower florets
2 cups cherry or grape tomatoes
1 small red onion, sliced into thin rings
1 small can sliced black olives, drained
1 envelope ranch dressing mix (McCormick's is vegan)
2/3 cup vegetable oil
1/4 cup vinegar
Make the dressing with the dry mix, oil and vinegar in a cruet. Toss with the veggies in a large bowl and refrigerate at least 3 hours. This makes a large amount but stays crunchy for days! (Notice you don't need to use mayo with ranch mix as suggested on the packet. You may like this combo on other salads too!)
Peace, Love & Veggies! Lor
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