Broccoli & Avocado Salad

Yum! A unique, yet delicious, salad that makes a healthy side dish to any meal! Enjoy!

2 broccoli crowns, cut into pieces
1 perfectly ripe avocado, cut into chunks
3 Tbl extra virgin olive oil, divided
2 tsp white wine vinegar
2 tsp Dijon mustard
2 tsp pure maple syrup (or honey)
1 Tbl black or white sesame seeds
salt & pepper, to taste

Preheat oven to 400F

Drizzle 1 Tbl of olive oil over raw broccoli and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Toss to coat. Spread out on a cookie sheet lined with parchment paper and roast for only 8 minutes (you want the broccoli to still be firm/crisp). Let the broccoli cool for 5 minutes before tossing with dressing.

While the broccoli is roasting, cut the avocado and make the dressing. Add 2 Tbl olive oil, vinegar, Dijon, maple syrup, and sesame seeds to a small bowl and whisk until smooth. 

Right before you are ready to serve, pour dressing over cooled broccoli and toss.  Add avocado and CAREFULLY incorporate it with the broccoli (you don't want it to get smooshy). Season with a little salt and pepper to taste. Serve immediately.