Crunchy Broccoli Salad
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5
Crunchy Broccoli Salad
Description
This salad features a fresh mix of chopped broccoli stems and florets paired with crunchy diced celery, carrot, and mild red onion. Sweet elements come from juicy raisins and tart dried cranberries, while toasted sunflower seeds add nuttiness and crunch. The cider coleslaw dressing is a vibrant blend of mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, honey, and apple cider vinegar with turmeric and spices to add warmth and depth.
The salad is assembled by shaking the dressing ingredients to combine, then tossing everything together well. Refrigerating the salad for at least an hour allows the flavors to integrate and the broccoli to soften just enough without losing its crisp texture. It holds well refrigerated for several days, making it a convenient and refreshing side dish or light lunch option.
The combination of sweet dried fruit, crunchy vegetables, and mildly spiced creamy dressing creates a balanced salad with contrasting textures and fresh flavor that pairs well with grilled or roasted proteins or can be enjoyed on its own.
Ingredients
- 6 cups broccoli about 2 large broccoli crowns, finely chopped florets and stems
- 1/2 cup celery finely diced
- 1/2 cup carrot finely diced
- 1/3 cup red onion finely diced
- 1/2 cup raisins
- 1/3 cup dried cranberries
- 1/3 cup sunflower seeds toasted, kernels
- For the Cider Coleslaw Dressing:
- 3/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 2-3 tablespoons honey (vegan: use agave syrup)
- 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1/4 teaspoon Turmeric
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
- 1 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Combine the ingredients for the dressing in a bottle and shake to combine until the honey is completely dissolved. Refrigerate until ready to use.Combine all the salad ingredients in a large bowl, pour the dressing over, and stir to combine. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving, preferably longer, stirring once or twice to redistribute the dressing.Will keep in the refrigerator for 4-5 days.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 269 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 269kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 24g | 8% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 19g | 29% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 9mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 483mg | 20% |
| Potassium | 384mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 10g | 20% |
| Vitamin A | 1804IU | 36% |
| Vitamin C | 63mg | 70% |
| Calcium | 47mg | 5% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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