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Broccoli Craisin Salad

A simple, healthy, delicious make-ahead side dish with broccoli, dried cranberries, sunflower seeds, scallions and dressing. Vegetarian or vegan.

Prep Time
2 hrs
Cook Time
mins
Total Time
2 hrs 10 mins
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 237 kcal
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 3 pounds broccoli (about 4 heads)
  • 1/2 cup sunflower seeds
  • 1/2 cup craisins
  • 8 scallions chopped into small rings (green part only)
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise (use a vegan mayonnaise to make recipe vegan)
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons white balsamic vinegar (gluten free note below)
  • 1 tablespoon sugar (you may substitute any preferred sweetener, less or more to taste)

Instructions

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  1. Remove stems from the broccoli heads and chop them into smaller bite-size florets. Pour 1/2 cup of water into a medium pot and bring to a boil. Add broccoli pieces to the pot and cover. Steam the broccoli for 4-5 minutes until bright green and tender-crisp. 
  2. Remove broccoli pieces from the pot with a slotted spoon and place them on two layers of paper towel, allow them to drain and cool completely.
  3. Toast the sunflower seeds in a skillet over medium heat until lightly browned.
  4. Place the broccoli florets, craisins, scallions, and toasted sunflower seeds in a large mixing bowl.
  5. In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, vinegar, and sugar. Add sugar (or preferred sweetener) last, adding a teaspoon at a time until the dressing is sweet enough for your taste. 
  6. Pour dressing over the broccoli mixture. Toss to coat the broccoli evenly with the dressing and thoroughly mix all ingredients.
  7. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours to allow flavors to marinate. Flavors improve with time. Serve chilled.

Notes

  • Note: If gluten free make sure your vinegar and mayonnaise are certified GF.
  • Note:
  • If gluten free make sure your vinegar and mayonnaise are certified GF.

Nutrition Information

Calories 237kcal (12%) Carbohydrates 22g (7%) Protein 6g (12%) Fat 15g (23%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Cholesterol 5mg (2%) Sodium 148mg (6%) Potassium 624mg (18%) Fiber 5g (20%) Sugar 10g (20%) Vitamin A 1190IU (24%) Vitamin C 154.1mg (171%) Calcium 95mg (10%) Iron 1.9mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 237

% Daily Value*

Calories 237kcal 12%
Carbohydrates 22g 7%
Protein 6g 12%
Fat 15g 23%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Cholesterol 5mg 2%
Sodium 148mg 6%
Potassium 624mg 13%
Fiber 5g 20%
Sugar 10g 20%
Vitamin A 1190IU 24%
Vitamin C 154.1mg 171%
Calcium 95mg 10%
Iron 1.9mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.