Creamy Broccoli Salad

We love this light salad as a side dish with burgers or chicken.  Bonus points, because there is no mayo , it's  also a great dish to take to potlucks and picnics.
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Serves 4

Ingredients-

8 cups broccoli florets
1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
1/4 c Tahini
1 lemon, juiced
2 T olive oil
2 T water
Salt and Pepper to taste

Optional- Sunflower seeds

Directions-

Bring a large pot of water to boil, lightly blanch your broccoli for 2-3 minutes, or until tender crisp.  In a large mixing bowl add in your broccoli and red onion.  In another small bowl, combine your Tahini, lemon, olive oil, water, salt and pepper.  Whisk to combine.  Stir everything together and chill.  Top with sunflower seeds before serving if desired.