Cranberry Broccoli Salad w/ Poppy Seed Dressing [Oil Free]
User Reviews
5.0
207 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
20 mins
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Total Time
20 mins
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Servings
6 Servings
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Calories
312 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Salad
Cranberry Broccoli Salad w/ Poppy Seed Dressing [Oil Free]
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Bright, fun and delicious! This cranberry broccoli salad is crunchy, rich, a mix of sweet and tart and absolutely drool-worthy. Perfect for the holidays, pool parties, or pot lucks.
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Ingredients
For the Salad
- 6 cups broccoli florets cut into small bite sized pieces
- 15 oz can chickpeas drained & rinsed
- ½ cup pecans or walnuts
- ½ cup dried unsweetened cranberries
- ¼ cup red onion finely chopped
- 1 green apple diced
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
For the Dressing
- ¾ cup raw cashews*
- ¾ cup water
- 3 tablespoon lemon juice or apple cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoon maple syrup
- ¼ teaspoon sea salt
- 1 teaspoon poppy seeds
Instructions
- Dice your apple and place in a large bowl. Then squeeze fresh lemon juice on top to prevent it from browning and mix well. Add all remaining salad ingredients to the same bowl and mix together.
- Add all the dressing ingredients EXCEPT the poppy seeds to your blender and process until smooth. Then add the poppy seeds and blend for 1-2 seconds, just enough to mix them into your dressing. Pour the dressing over the salad, mix well and refrigerate for 1 hour or longer, before serving.
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Notes
- *If you do not have a powerful blender, like a Vitamix or Blendtec, soak your cashews in boiling hot water for at least 30 minutes, and then drain before blending. This will help soften your cashews enough to blend smooth.
- You'll notice that the recipe calls for lemon juice twice. The first instance is to prevent the apples from turning brown, as well as flavour. The second instance is for the poppy seed salad dressing. Both are needed.
- Use a tart apple, like granny smith for the best tangy flavour.
- Don't blend the poppy seeds with your dressing. Make sure to only add them AFTER your dressing has been processed.
- For best flavour, chill for 1 hour (or more) before serving. However, if time doesn't permit, you may enjoy straight away.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
312cal
(16%)
Carbohydrates
40g
(13%)
Protein
10g
(20%)
Fat
15g
(23%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Sodium
329mg
(14%)
Potassium
595mg
(17%)
Fiber
8g
(32%)
Sugar
17g
(34%)
Vitamin A
594IU
(12%)
Vitamin C
87mg
(97%)
Calcium
96mg
(10%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 312 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 312cal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 40g | 13% |
| Protein | 10g | 20% |
| Fat | 15g | 23% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Sodium | 329mg | 14% |
| Potassium | 595mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 8g | 32% |
| Sugar | 17g | 34% |
| Vitamin A | 594IU | 12% |
| Vitamin C | 87mg | 97% |
| Calcium | 96mg | 10% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5.0
207 reviews
Excellent
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