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Broccoli Salad

Crunchy Broccoli Salad with Sweet Cranberries & Seeds

This Broccoli Salad combines crunchy broccoli with sweet cranberries, offering a quick and healthy dish perfect for busy weeknights.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Best Recipe Ideas
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 4 cups broccoli fresh or lightly steamed
  • 1/4 cup red onion finely chopped
For the Sweetness and Texture
  • 1/2 cup dried cranberries can substitute with raisins
  • 1/4 cup sunflower seeds can swap for almonds or walnuts
For the Dressing
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise can use Greek yogurt for a lighter version
  • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar can substitute with lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon honey or sugar, adjust to taste
  • to taste teaspoon salt customize according to preference
  • to taste teaspoon pepper customize according to preference

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • Spatula
  • refrigerator

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Wash the broccoli thoroughly under cold water and cut it into bite-sized florets, ensuring you have about 4 cups.
  2. In a separate bowl, whisk together ½ cup of mayonnaise, 2 tablespoons of apple cider vinegar, 1 tablespoon of honey, and a pinch of salt and pepper until smooth.
  3. Add ½ cup of dried cranberries, ¼ cup of sunflower seeds, and ¼ cup of finely chopped red onion to the bowl of broccoli, then pour the dressing over the mixture and gently fold everything together.
  4. Cover the bowl tightly and place it in the refrigerator to chill for at least 30 minutes.
  5. Once chilled, take the salad out and give it a gentle toss. Serve in a lovely dish, adding extra sunflower seeds if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 5gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 8gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 3gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 60mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Feel free to customize with your favorite ingredients or variations for a unique twist on this Broccoli Salad.

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