Description
This superfood broccoli salad is a healthy and flavorful dish. It features fresh broccoli florets, dried cranberries, sunflower seeds, and red onion, all tossed in a creamy, tangy dressing. It’s perfect as a side dish or a light meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups fresh broccoli florets, chopped
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries
- 1/2 cup sunflower seeds
- 1/4 cup finely diced red onion
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the chopped broccoli florets, dried cranberries, sunflower seeds, and red onion.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, sugar, salt, and black pepper until smooth.
- Pour the dressing over the broccoli mixture.
- Toss gently until all ingredients are evenly coated.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld.
Notes
- For extra crunch, add some chopped almonds or walnuts.
- You can adjust the amount of sugar in the dressing to your taste.
- This salad can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 310mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 10mg