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Broccoli Salad Recipe (No Mayo!)

This Broccoli Salad recipe is quick & easy, featuring cranberries, sunflower seeds, and a creamy dressing. It's perfect for potlucks and meal prep!

Prep Time
15 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 206 kcal
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 pound broccoli florets (about 2 1/2 heads of broccoli)
  • 1/2 cup chopped red onion
  • 1/2 cup dried cranberries
  • 1/2 cup sunflower seeds (I like to use roasted & salted ones for this recipe)
  • 1/4 cup raw tahini
  • 2 1/2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons maple syrup
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 clove garlic , minced
  • freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

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  1. Cut the broccoli florets into bite-sized pieces, and place them in a large mixing bowl. Add in the red onion and cranberries.
  2. In a small bowl, combine the tahini, vinegar, maple syrup, salt, garlic, and several grinds of black pepper, and stir well to combine. Add 1 to 2 tablespoons of water, as needed to thin out the dressing. You want it to be thick, but pourable, to coat the broccoli. Taste the dressing and adjust any seasoning to taste. Keep in mind that the flavor will be diluted once it is poured over a pound of vegetables.
  3. Pour the dressing over the broccoli, onions, and cranberries, and toss well to coat. Cover and let the salad marinate in the fridge for at least an hour. Just before serving, stir in the sunflower seeds to retain their crunch.
  4. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.

Nutrition Information

Calories 206kcal (10%) Carbohydrates 24g (8%) Protein 6g (12%) Fat 11g (17%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Sodium 322mg (13%) Potassium 391mg (11%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 13g (26%) Vitamin A 471IU (9%) Vitamin C 69mg (77%) Calcium 69mg (7%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 206

% Daily Value*

Calories 206kcal 10%
Carbohydrates 24g 8%
Protein 6g 12%
Fat 11g 17%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Sodium 322mg 13%
Potassium 391mg 8%
Fiber 4g 16%
Sugar 13g 26%
Vitamin A 471IU 9%
Vitamin C 69mg 77%
Calcium 69mg 7%
Iron 2mg 11%

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