Perfect Broccoli Salad
This delicious combination of fresh broccoli, sweet onion, sunflower seeds, dried cranberries and fresh apple is tossed with a light and simple dressing; it’s a great make-ahead meal!
| Servings | Prep Time |
| 2-3servings | 10minutes |
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Ingredients
- 2cups brocollichopped in bite-sized pieces
- 1/4cup chopped onionI used a sweet white onion.
- 1/3cup dried cranberries or “craisins”
- 2Tablespoons roasted sunflower seedsplus a few more for serving!
- 1/4cup chopped appleLeave the peel on for extra nutrition!
- 1/4cup garlic scapes (optional)finely chopped
- salt and pepper to taste
Salad Dressing
- 1clove fresh garlic, minced
- 1/4cup vegan mayo
- 3Tablespoons apple cider vinegaror white wine vinegar
- 1Tablespoon dijon mustard
- 1Tablespoon sugaror agave
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
Salad
- Wash and chop the broccoli into bite-sized little pieces. Put into a large bowl.
- Chop the sweet onion finely. If using a regular or red onion, I would rinse well with warm water. Chop the garlic scapes finely, if using, and toss.
- Toss in the cranberries and the roasted sunflower seeds. (The seeds are extra tasty when roasted!)
- You can add the chopped apple now or wait until just before serving in order to keep the apple crisper and whiter.
Salad Dressing
- In a jar, combine all the sauce ingredients and shake well.
- Pour the sauce over the broccoli mixture and stir to coat. Add salt and pepper to taste.
- Cover and refrigerate overnight for best flavour. It will keep well for two or three days! Enjoy!
Recipe Notes
A few extra freshly roasted sunflower seeds are great to sprinkle on when serving! The garlic scapes are a great addition to this make-ahead meal!
