Broccoli Salad Recipe with Creamy Lemon Dressing (VIDEO)
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Broccoli Salad Recipe with Creamy Lemon Dressing (VIDEO)
Description
This salad features chopped broccoli heads paired with grated carrot, chopped apple, thinly sliced red onion, toasted pecans (or walnuts), and raisins or dried cranberries. The varied textures from crunchy vegetables, sweet dried fruit, and nuts provide complexity in each bite.
The dressing is a creamy mixture of mayonnaise, sour cream, fresh lemon juice, sugar, salt, and pepper. Tossing the salad ingredients with the dressing coats them evenly, offering a bright and refreshing flavor with creaminess that softens the sharper notes from the onion and lemon.
This salad is suitable for potlucks, barbecues, or as a crisp side dish with various main courses. Preparing it in advance allows flavors to meld, and the intention is to serve chilled or at room temperature.
Ingredients
Ingredients for Broccoli Salad Recipe:
- 2 broccoli about 1 lb, medium heads
- 1 carrot grated or julienned, large
- 1 apple cored and chopped
- 1/2 red onion 1/4 cup thinly sliced, small
- 1/2 cup pecans toasted, or walnuts
- 1/2 cup raisins or Craisins
Ingredients for Creamy Lemon Dressing:
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- ½ cup sour cream
- 2 Tbsp lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- ½ Tbsp sugar or add to taste
- ¼ tsp salt sea salt
- 1/8 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Toast walnuts or pecans over medium/ high heat, tossing them occasionally so they don't burn. Heat about 4-5 minutes then transfer to a cutting board and coarsley chop.
- Chop broccoli into bite-sized pieces, grate carrot, chop the apple and thinly slice onion, and transfer into a salad bowl. Add toasted pecans and dried raisins or cranberries.
- To make the creamy dressing, combine: mayonnaise, sour cream, lemon juice, sugar (to taste), salt and pepper. Mix well.
- Add dressing to taste or use the full amount like we do and toss to combine.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6as a side salad
Amount Per Serving
Calories 349 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 349kcal | 17% |
| Carbs | 30g | |
| Protein | 7g | 14% |
| Fat | 24g | 37% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 17mg | 6% |
| Sodium | 305mg | 13% |
| Potassium | 779mg | 17% |
| Fiber | 7g | 28% |
| Sugar | 16g | 32% |
| Vitamin A | 3110IU | 62% |
| Vitamin C | 185.5mg | 206% |
| Calcium | 129mg | 13% |
| Iron | 1.9mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
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