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

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.

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 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

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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

  • *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

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

% 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.