Description
This Cranberry Broccoli Salad offers a refreshing twist on a classic side dish with vibrant broccoli florets, sweet dried cranberries, crunchy sunflower seeds, and a tangy honey-mayo dressing. Perfect for a healthy, flavorful addition to any meal or picnic.
Ingredients
Scale
Salad Ingredients
- 4 cups broccoli florets, chopped
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries
- 1/4 cup sunflower seeds
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
Dressing Ingredients
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Combine Salad Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, add the chopped broccoli florets, dried cranberries, sunflower seeds, and finely chopped red onion. Mix gently to distribute ingredients evenly.
- Prepare Dressing: In a separate small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, honey or maple syrup, salt, and pepper until the dressing is smooth and well combined.
- Toss Salad: Pour the prepared dressing over the broccoli mixture. Toss thoroughly to ensure all ingredients are evenly coated with the dressing.
- Chill Salad: Cover the bowl with a lid or plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour. This allows the flavors to meld and the salad to chill properly for the best taste.
- Serve: Serve the salad chilled as a refreshing side dish and enjoy the blend of sweet, tangy, and crunchy textures.
Notes
- For a vegan version, substitute mayonnaise with a plant-based alternative and use maple syrup instead of honey.
- You can add toasted almonds or pecans for extra crunch and flavor variation.
- Adjust sweetness by varying the amount of honey or maple syrup to taste.
- This salad can be prepared a day ahead and stored covered in the refrigerator.
- Make sure to chop broccoli into bite-sized pieces for easier eating.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
