Broccoli Cranberry Salad
This Broccoli Cranberry Salad is a refreshing and nutritious dish featuring crunchy broccoli, sweet dried cranberries, and a creamy, tangy dressing. With the added crunch of pecans, it’s perfect as a side dish or light main for any gathering, packed with flavor and color!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6-8
- Category: Salad, Side Dish, Appetizer
- Method: Mixing, Whisking, Chilling
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
5 cups broccoli, washed and chopped into bite-sized pieces
½ cup red onion, diced
½ cup dried cranberries
⅓ cup pecans, chopped
Dressing:
1 cup mayonnaise
1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
2 tbsp lemon juice
1 tbsp sugar
1 tsp poppy seeds
½ tsp salt
½ tsp pepper
Instructions
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Prepare the vegetables: Wash and chop the broccoli into bite-sized florets. Dice the red onion and set it aside.
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Make the dressing: In a medium bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, lemon juice, sugar, poppy seeds, salt, and pepper. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
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Assemble the salad: In a large bowl, combine the chopped broccoli, diced red onion, dried cranberries, and chopped pecans.
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Add the dressing: Pour the prepared dressing over the salad and toss gently until everything is evenly coated.
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Chill and serve: For best results, chill the salad in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld together.
Notes
Nut options: If you don’t have pecans, you can substitute with walnuts, almonds, or sunflower seeds.
Add cheese: Try adding crumbled feta, cheddar, or goat cheese for a creamy element.
Vegan version: Use a vegan mayonnaise and replace the sugar with maple syrup for a plant-based alternative.
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