Description
This Best Broccoli Salad is a delightful combination of fresh broccoli florets, crunchy sunflower seeds, sweet raisins, and a tangy dressing. It’s a perfect side dish for any occasion!
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 4 cups fresh broccoli florets
Dressing:
- 1/2 cup unsalted sunflower seeds
- 1/2 cup dried raisins
- 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion (soaked in cold water)
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise (or Greek yogurt)
- 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 2 tbsp honey (or maple syrup)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Broccoli: Wash and cut the broccoli into bite-sized florets, ensuring they are dry.
- Make the Dressing: In a large bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, honey, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Add Ingredients: Stir in soaked red onion, sunflower seeds, and raisins into the dressing.
- Combine: Toss in broccoli florets until well-coated with the dressing.
- Chill: Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to enhance flavors.
Notes
- For added crunch, you can also include crispy bacon or chopped nuts.
- This salad tastes even better when made a few hours ahead to allow the flavors to develop.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220 kcal
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
Keywords: Broccoli Salad, Side Dish, Healthy Salad, Easy Recipe
