Broccoli Cranberry Salad
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Broccoli Cranberry Salad
Description
Broccoli Cranberry Salad brings together vibrant vegetables and fruits with a creamy, tangy dressing. The dressing, made of mayonnaise, sour cream, apple cider vinegar, lemon juice, sugar, and poppy seeds, provides a slightly sweet and zesty coating that complements the fresh broccoli and tart dried cranberries. Chopped Granny Smith apple adds a crisp, tart element while sliced green onions introduce mild sharpness. The optional pecans contribute extra crunch and a subtle nuttiness.
After mixing, the salad benefits from refrigeration to allow flavors to meld and the dressing to slightly soften the broccoli's bite without losing crunch. It works well as a side dish at lunches or dinners, particularly at potlucks or picnics.
Ingredients
- 8 cups broccoli florets
- 4 green onions sliced, or ¼ cup red onion
- ½ cup dried cranberries
- 1 apple diced, Granny Smith
- 2 teaspoons lemon juice fresh
- ⅓ cup pecans optional, chopped
For the Dressing
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- ⅓ cup sour cream
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice fresh
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon poppy seeds
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Combine all dressing ingredients in a small bowl and mix well.
- Chop the apple and toss with 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice. Place in a bowl with all remaining ingredients in a large bowl. Toss with dressing until well mixed.
- Refrigerate at least one hour before serving
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 12servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 211 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 211 | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 12g | 4% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 17g | 26% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 11mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 144mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 244mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 480IU | 10% |
| Vitamin C | 56.3mg | 63% |
| Calcium | 47mg | 5% |
| Iron | 0.7mg | 4% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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