Ensalada de brócoli y manzana con aderezo balsámico de arce

Ingredientes

• 1 small head (2 cups) broccoli
• 1 medium carrot
• 1 medium apple
• 2 tablespoons red onion, (finely diced)
• 1/4 cup dried cranberries
• 1/4 cup pecans
• 1 tablespoon shallot, (minced)
• 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
• 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 1/4 cup olive oil, (extra virgin)
• sea salt and pepper, (to taste)

Preparación

1. 1

   To make the maple balsamic dressing, combine all the dressing ingredients in a small jar with a lid. Give it a good shake and set aside to allow the flavours to blend.

2. 2

   Toast the pecans in a small skillet over medium heat, just until they barely begin to brown and become fragrant. Remove the skillet from the heat and let cool, then chop coarsely.

3. 3

   Wash and cut the broccoli into very small bite-sized florets. Peel the tough outer layer of the stalks, then dice these finely.

4. 4

   Grate, julienne or slice the carrot.

5. 5

   Finely dice the red onion.

6. 6

   Remove the core from the apple but don't peel it. Slice thinly into bite-sized pieces.

7. 7

   Combine the vegetables and fruit in a large bowl, sprinkle with dried cranberries and pecans and toss with the maple balsamic dressing.