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Broccoli Cranberry Salad
This healthy winter Broccoli Cranberry Salad is full of crunchy raw broccoli, dried cranberries and pecans with Maple Pumpkin Seed Dressing!
Prep Time
12 mins
Cook Time
12 mins
Chilling time
30 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 256 kcal
Course:
Side Dish , Salad , Appetizer
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
For the Broccoli Salad
- 1 pound broccoli florets 450g
- ⅓ cup dried cranberries 65g
- ¼ red onion finely sliced
- 5 tablespoons pecans roughly chopped
For the Maple Pumpkin Seed Dressing
- 4 tablespoons pumpkin seeds
- 5 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoons maple syrup
- salt and pepper
Instructions
For the salad
- Chop the raw broccoli into bite-sized florets. Finely slice the onion.
- Add the broccoli, dried cranberries, sliced onions and pecans to a bowl and mix well.
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For the dressing
- Heat a dry frying pan over a medium heat, then add the pumpkin seeds and toast them for a few minutes, shaking often until they just start to darken slightly.
- Reserve half of the pumpkin seeds for the salad, and pour the remainder into a food processor or blender.
- Add the rest of the dressing ingredients, plus 2 tablespoons of water, and blitz until fairly smooth.
Assemble
- Add reserved pumpkin seeds to the salad, pour the dressing over the salad and toss well to coat.
- Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes for the flavors to merge. Serve chilled. Store in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Notes
- Freshness is Key: Use the freshest broccoli for optimal crunch. If the broccoli is slightly wilted, revive it by soaking it in ice water for a few minutes.
- Don't Rush the Dressing: Take the time to toast the pumpkin seeds properly. It adds a depth of flavor that's worth the extra few minutes.
- Customize the Sweetness: Adjust the amount of maple syrup in the dressing according to your sweetness preference. Some like it sweeter, while others prefer a more subtle sweetness.
Nutrition Information
Calories
256kcal
(13%)
Carbohydrates
15g
(5%)
Protein
5g
(10%)
Fat
21g
(32%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
5g
Monounsaturated Fat
13g
Trans Fat
0.01g
Sodium
27mg
(1%)
Potassium
348mg
(10%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
9g
(18%)
Vitamin A
477IU
(10%)
Vitamin C
68mg
(76%)
Calcium
50mg
(5%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 256
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 256kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 15g | 5% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 21g | 32% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5g | 29% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 13g | 65% |
| Trans Fat | 0.01g | 1% |
| Sodium | 27mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 348mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 9g | 18% |
| Vitamin A | 477IU | 10% |
| Vitamin C | 68mg | 76% |
| Calcium | 50mg | 5% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.