Description
A refreshing and creamy vegan broccoli salad recipe, perfect for a healthy side dish or light meal. This salad is packed with flavor and texture.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 cups broccoli florets, chopped
- 1/2 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries
- 1/2 cup sunflower seeds
- 1/2 cup vegan mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the chopped broccoli florets, red onion, dried cranberries, and sunflower seeds.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the vegan mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, maple syrup, and garlic powder until smooth.
- Pour the dressing over the broccoli mixture and toss to coat evenly.
- Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld.
Notes
- For extra crunch, add chopped walnuts or pecans.
- You can substitute other dried fruits like raisins or chopped apricots for the cranberries.
- Adjust the amount of maple syrup to your desired sweetness.
- This salad is best served chilled.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg