Add the cashews and water to a food processor or blender. Blend for 30 seconds.
Add the red bell pepper, garlic, and lemon juice. Blend for 30 seconds. Add nutritional yeast and salt. Blend until completely smooth.
For the salad:
Add the broccoli to a large bowl. Pour about 1 cup of sauce over the broccoli and sprinkle with the salt, and toss to coat. Add more sauce and/or salt if needed.
When ready to serve, sprinkle with chopped cashews and/or green onions. Enjoy!
Notes
*Makes 3 cups of broccoli salad
*The sauce recipe makes 1.5 cups sauce.
*Nutrition facts are calculated using about 1.2 cups of sauce