Best Broccoli Salad Recipe (No Mayo!)
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Best Broccoli Salad Recipe (No Mayo!)
Description
The Best Broccoli Salad uses small broccoli pieces for a crisp texture accompanied by diced red onions and crispy bacon for savory depth. Sweet dried cranberries add fruity notes and contrast, while shredded white cheddar introduces mild creaminess. Sunflower seeds contribute an additional crunch and nutty element. The salad does not use mayonnaise but instead features a honey mustard dressing combining Dijon mustard, honey, olive oil, apple cider vinegar, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper, thinned with water to desired consistency.
The dressing smoothly coats the salad ingredients, enhancing their flavors without overpowering. Tossing the salad just before serving maintains the broccoli's crunch. This salad can be served as a side dish for various meals or as a light lunch component.
The salad keeps well when made up to 12 hours ahead and stored covered in the refrigerator, allowing flavors to meld. Leftovers retain texture and flavor when refrigerated overnight.
Ingredients
- 6 cups broccoli I like to chop mine very small, florets
- ⅓ red onion diced
- 4-6 Bacon cooked and chopped, or 1/4 cup bacon bits, strips
- ½ cup dried cranberries
- ½ cup White Cheddar Cheese shredded
- 3 tablespoons sunflower seeds roasted
honey mustard dressing (no mayo)
- 3 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- ¼ cup honey
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt or to taste
- black pepper pinch
- water as needed, to thin
Instructions
- Combine all salad ingredients in a large bowl.
- Combine dressing ingredients in a blender or food processor and pulse until smooth. (Alternately you can combine in a jar and shake) Add water as need to reach desired consistency. Taste, add salt and pepper to taste if needed, and pour over broccoli salad.
- Toss salad to coat. Serve immediately or cover and chill up to 24 hours.
Notes
- Chop broccoli small to ensure a crunchy, uniform texture in every bite.
- Substitute white cheddar with sharp cheddar, Monterey Jack, or crumbled feta according to preference.
- The salad can be made ahead and refrigerated for up to 12 hours; leftovers taste good the next day.
- Store tightly covered in the refrigerator to maintain freshness.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 200 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 200kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 21g | 7% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 12g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 11mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 227mg | 9% |
| Potassium | 274mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 15g | 30% |
| Vitamin A | 496IU | 10% |
| Vitamin C | 61mg | 68% |
| Calcium | 89mg | 9% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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