Broccoli Salad with Lemon Poppy Seed Dressing
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Broccoli Salad with Lemon Poppy Seed Dressing
Description
Broccoli Salad with Lemon Poppy Seed Dressing brings together fresh broccoli florets, thinly sliced red onion, shredded carrot, pomegranate arils, dried cranberries, toasted pine nuts or almond slices, and pecan halves in a bowl. The salad’s bright lemon poppy seed dressing is a mixture of mayonnaise, freshly grated lemon zest and juice, honey for sweetness, and tiny poppy seeds that add a mild crunch and visual interest. The dressing coats the vegetables and fruit, enhancing their natural flavors without overpowering them.
The texture ranges from crunchy broccoli and nuts to the softer, juicy burst from pomegranate seeds and the chewiness of cranberries, creating an interesting mouthfeel. The salad is tossed well to distribute the dressing thoroughly. It is served chilled, making it a crisp, refreshing complement to a meal.
This salad works well as a side dish to grilled meats, sandwiches, or as part of a picnic or potluck spread. Leftovers should be refrigerated and served cold to maintain the salad’s crispness and flavor balance.
Ingredients
- 4 cups broccoli sliced, florets
- 1/2 red onion thinly sliced, medium
- 1/2 cup carrot about 1 small carrot, shredded
- 3/4 cup pomegranate arils
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries
- 1/2 cup pine nuts or almond slices, toasted
- 1/2 cup pecan halves
Dressing:
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- lemon zest of 1
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon poppy seeds
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine all the "Salad" ingredients.
- Add all the "Dressing" ingredients in a medium bowl and stir to combine.
- Add dressing to the salad bowl and toss until thoroughly combined.
- Serve cold and refrigerate any leftovers.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 500 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 500kcal | 25% |
| Carbohydrates | 29g | 10% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 42g | 65% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 15mg | 5% |
| Sodium | 259mg | 11% |
| Potassium | 380mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 21g | 42% |
| Vitamin A | 400IU | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 59.8mg | 66% |
| Calcium | 65mg | 7% |
| Iron | 1.7mg | 9% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
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