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Cranberry Broccoli Salad w/ Poppy Seed Dressing [Oil Free]
5 from 117 votes

Cranberry Broccoli Salad w/ Poppy Seed Dressing [Oil Free]

This Cranberry Broccoli Salad combines bite-sized broccoli florets with chickpeas, pecans, dried cranberries, red onion, and diced green apple. It is dressed with a creamy, oil-free poppy seed dressing made from blended cashews, lemon juice, maple syrup, and poppy seeds, offering a sweet and tangy flavor contrast and crunchy texture.

Prep Time
20 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 6 Servings
Calories: 312 kcal
Course: Main Course, Salad
Cuisine: American, Canadian

Ingredients

For the Salad
  • 6 cups broccoli cut into small bite sized pieces, florets
  • 15 oz chickpeas drained & rinsed, canned
  • ½ cup pecans or walnuts
  • ½ cup cranberries dried, unsweetened
  • ¼ cup red onion finely chopped
  • 1 green apple diced
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
For the Dressing
  • ¾ cup cashews raw
  • ¾ cup water
  • 3 tablespoon lemon juice or apple cider vinegar
  • 2 tablespoon maple syrup
  • ¼ teaspoon salt sea salt
  • 1 teaspoon poppy seeds

Instructions

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  1. 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.
  2. 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.

Notes

  • Soak cashews in hot water for at least 30 minutes before blending if you don't have a powerful blender to achieve a smooth dressing.
  • Use tart apples such as Granny Smith to provide balance and prevent sweetness from overpowering the salad.
  • Add the poppy seeds after blending the other dressing ingredients to maintain their texture.
  • Chill the salad for at least one hour before serving to allow flavors to meld, but it can be eaten immediately if needed.

Nutrition Information

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%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6 Servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 312

% 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.