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Fresh broccoli salad with crisp florets, bacon bits, dried cranberries, sunflower seeds, and creamy dressing in a bowl.

Easy Broccoli Salad


  • Author: amelia
  • Total Time: 29 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A delicious, no-bake broccoli salad that comes together in about 30 minutes for a quick and easy side dish your family will love!


Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 pound broccoli crowns
  • 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 3 tablespoons mayonnaise
  • 1½ tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon maple syrup or honey
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • ¼ teaspoon sea salt
  • ⅓ cup diced red onions
  • ⅓ cup dried cranberries
  • ½ cup almonds
  • ½ cup pepitas
  • 1 tablespoon tamari
  • ½ teaspoon maple syrup
  • ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Chop the broccoli into ½-inch pieces and dice any remaining stems into ¼-inch cubes.
  3. In a large bowl, whisk together olive oil, mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, maple syrup, minced garlic, and a pinch of salt.
  4. Add chopped broccoli, diced onions, and cranberries to the dressing, tossing gently to coat.
  5. Prepare the nuts: place almonds and pepitas on the baking sheet, drizzle with tamari and maple syrup, and sprinkle with smoked paprika. Toss to combine.
  6. Bake nuts for 10 to 14 minutes or until golden brown. Let cool for 5 minutes.
  7. Toss almonds and pepitas into the salad. Adjust seasoning if necessary and serve.

Notes

This salad is great for meal prep and can be customized with other vegetables or nuts.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 14 minutes
  • Category: Side Dish
  • Method: No-Cook
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 250
  • Sugar: 10g
  • Sodium: 300mg
  • Fat: 18g
  • Saturated Fat: 2g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 12g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 20g
  • Fiber: 5g
  • Protein: 6g
  • Cholesterol: 10mg