Easy Broccoli Salad (without bacon or mayo)
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Easy Broccoli Salad (without bacon or mayo)
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This broccoli salad is so easy to make with a flavorful no-mayonnaise dressing, and without bacon. It's sweet and savory with dried cranberries, sunflower seeds, apples, and nutty gruyere cheese. Make this recipe for your potluck today!
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Ingredients
Dressing
- 6 Tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 4 ½ Tablespoons maple syrup
- 1 Tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1-2 garlic minced, cloves
- ¼ teaspoon onion powder
- 1 ½ teaspoons salt fine sea salt
- ¼ cup shallot finely chopped
- black pepper to taste, freshly ground
- 4 ½ Tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
Salad Ingredients
- 1 ½ pounds broccoli approx. 6 cups, florets
- ½ cup raisins or Craisins
- 8 ounces gruyere cheese diced into cubes
- ⅓ cup sunflower seeds
- 1 red apple diced
- 3-4 green onions white and green parts thinly sliced, scallions
Instructions
- In a small bowl or jar, combine all of the dressing ingredients except the oil. Slowly drizzle in the oil while whisking to emulsify the dressing. You can also add everything to a jar (including the oil) and shake well until combined.
- In a large bowl, add the remaining salad ingredients, then toss with the dressing until completely coated. Serve immediately or place in the fridge until ready to serve (it's great cold and if it has a little bit of time to absorb the dressing).
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Notes
- *Look for cheese specifically labeled vegetarian, if needed. See post for substitute ideas.
- Extra Dressing: if you prefer a lot of dressing, I recommend using 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar, 6 TBSP maple syrup, 1 TBSP + 1 teaspoon Dijon, 2 garlic cloves, 2 teaspoons fine sea salt, 1/4 cup shallot, and 1/4 teaspoon onion powder.
- The dressing is extra salty on its own because of how it gets absorbed into the raw broccoli. Because the broccoli is uncooked, the salt in the dressing is what is going to bring out its flavor. If you prefer, reduce the salt and add more as you taste test.
- *Look for cheese specifically labeled vegetarian, if needed. See post for substitute ideas.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
325kcal
(16%)
Carbohydrates
26g
(9%)
Protein
12g
(24%)
Fat
20g
(31%)
Saturated Fat
7g
(35%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
3g
(18%)
Monounsaturated Fat
10g
(50%)
Cholesterol
31mg
(10%)
Sodium
692mg
(29%)
Potassium
432mg
(9%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
17g
(34%)
Vitamin A
860IU
(17%)
Vitamin C
79mg
(88%)
Calcium
354mg
(35%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 325 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 325kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 26g | 9% |
| Protein | 12g | 24% |
| Fat | 20g | 31% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 31mg | 10% |
| Sodium | 692mg | 29% |
| Potassium | 432mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 17g | 34% |
| Vitamin A | 860IU | 17% |
| Vitamin C | 79mg | 88% |
| Calcium | 354mg | 35% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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