Steamed Broccoli Salad with Sauerkraut

Steamed Broccoli Salad with Sauerkraut

Adapted from Kale and Beet Salad in Lena Scheintaub's Cultured Foods for Your Kitchen

Ingredients:

(Makes 4 servings)

Dressing:

• 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
• 2 Tbsp white miso (shiromiso)
• 1/4 tahini
• 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
• 2 Tbsp mirin or sweet white wine
• 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper

Salad:

• 3 cups broccoli florets, thoroughly washed
• 1 red bell pepper, finely diced
• A dash of salt
• 1/2 cup sauerkraut (store-bought or home-made)
• 1/4 cup toasted walnuts for garnish (optional)

Method:

• Make a paste of the miso with the lemon juice and then whisk in all the ingredients for the dressing.
• Add a dash of salt to broccoli and steam for 10 mins until crisp-tender.
• Combine the broccoli, sauerkraut, and red bell pepper
• Toss with the dressing
• Garnish with toasted walnuts if desired and serve