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Broccoli salad in a black bowl.
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Broccoli Salad

This delicious broccoli salad is made without bacon for a fabulous vegetarian version of a classic recipe. It's crunchy, loaded with flavor and perfect for picnics!
Prep Time15 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course: Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Diet: Vegetarian
Servings: 8
Calories: 327kcal
Author: Alison

Ingredients

  • 3 Tablespoons Apple Cider Vinegar
  • 2 Tablespoons Light Brown Sugar
  • 1 cup Mayonnaise (240g)
  • ½ teaspoon Salt
  • ¼ teaspoon Ground Black Pepper
  • 8 cups Broccoli Florets (600g) Cut into bite-sized pieces
  • cup Red Onion Chopped
  • ½ cup Dried Cranberries
  • ½ cup Roasted Salted Cashews Chopped
  • ½ cup Sun Dried Tomatoes Chopped

Instructions

  • Add apple cider vinegar, light brown sugar, mayonnaise, salt and pepper to a mixing bowl and whisk together.
  • Combine broccoli florets, red onion, dried cranberries, sun dried tomatoes and cashews in a mixing bowl and toss them together.
  • Pour over the creamy dressing and toss everything together until mixed.
  • Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving for the flavors to blend.

Notes

  1. Dried cranberries - can be replaced with raisins if you like.
  2. Roasted salted cashews - can be replaced with sunflower seeds or other nuts like almonds, pine nuts or pecans.
  3. Wash and dry the broccoli very well. If it's not properly dry then it will water down your dressing. The best way to dry it after rinsing is in a salad spinner.
  4. Lighten it up. If you want to lighten up this salad then you can switch half the mayonnaise for Greek yogurt.
  5. Make ahead: This is the ideal salad to make ahead of time because the longer it sits in the fridge the better those flavors are! So you can make it up to 24 hours in advance, keep it stored in the fridge and then serve.
  6. Storing: Keep it stored in the fridge in a covered container for 3-4 days.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Serve | Calories: 327kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 26g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 13g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 12mg | Sodium: 417mg | Potassium: 600mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 646IU | Vitamin C: 84mg | Calcium: 62mg | Iron: 2mg