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Broccoli Salad with Lemon Poppy Seed Dressing
5 from 36 votes

Broccoli Salad with Lemon Poppy Seed Dressing

This Broccoli Salad features crisp broccoli florets combined with shredded carrot, red onion slices, pomegranate arils, dried cranberries, and toasted nuts, tossed in a tangy lemon poppy seed dressing made from mayonnaise, lemon juice, zest, honey, and poppy seeds. The salad balances crunchy and juicy textures with sweet and tart flavors, making it suitable for a refreshing side dish. It is served cold and is appealing for meals where a crisp, lightly sweet salad complements other dishes.

Prep Time
15 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 500 kcal
Course: Side Dish, Salad
Cuisine: American

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

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  1. In a large bowl, combine all the "Salad" ingredients.
  2. Add all the "Dressing" ingredients in a medium bowl and stir to combine.
  3. Add dressing to the salad bowl and toss until thoroughly combined.
  4. Serve cold and refrigerate any leftovers.

Nutrition Information

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%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6 servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 500

% 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.