Description
A creamy and zesty broccoli salad that brings comfort and joy, perfect for gatherings or as a light meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups of fresh broccoli florets
- 1 cup of shredded carrots
- ½ cup of diced red onion
- ½ cup of sunflower seeds (lightly toasted, if desired)
- ½ cup of dried cranberries (or raisins for a sweeter touch)
- 1 cup of mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons of apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon of honey or a sugar substitute
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Begin by washing and thoroughly drying your broccoli. Cut the florets into bite-sized pieces, reveling in their vibrant green hue.
- Combine the broccoli florets, shredded carrots, diced red onion, sunflower seeds, and cranberries in a large mixing bowl. Toss them together gently with a wooden spoon.
- Mix the mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, honey (or sugar substitute), salt, and pepper in a separate bowl until well combined, forming a creamy dressing.
- Pour the dressing over your salad mixture, tossing until everything is evenly coated in indulgent goodness.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, allowing the flavors to marry and intensify.
- Serve chilled and enjoy this wholesome delight!
Notes
This salad can be made a day in advance. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 30mg