Best Baconless Broccoli Salad

Name: Best Baconless Broccoli Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: Serves 12
Ingredients: 6 cups chopped fresh broccoli; 0.75 cup dried cranberries; 0.5 cup pumpkin seeds; 0.25 cup chopped red onion; 2 tablespoons flax seeds; 0.5 cup mayonnaise; 2 tablespoons raspberry vinegar; 2 tablespoons white sugar; 0.5 cup chopped pecans

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⏱ 45 mins 🍽 Serves 12 🏷 Main course

This colourful salad combines fresh broccoli with dried cranberries, pumpkin seeds, and red onion for a satisfying crunch. A simple dressing of mayonnaise, raspberry vinegar, and sugar brings everything together with a sweet and tangy note. Chopped pecans are added just before serving for extra texture. It's an ideal dish to prepare in advance for a lunch or picnic, serving up to 12 people.

Ingredients

6 cups chopped fresh broccoli
0.75 cup dried cranberries
0.5 cup pumpkin seeds
0.25 cup chopped red onion
2 tablespoons flax seeds
0.5 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons raspberry vinegar
2 tablespoons white sugar
0.5 cup chopped pecans

Method

Combine the chopped broccoli, dried cranberries, pumpkin seeds, red onion, and flax seeds in a large mixing bowl.
In a separate small bowl, mix the mayonnaise, raspberry vinegar, and white sugar until smooth. Pour this dressing over the salad and toss thoroughly to coat. Cover the bowl and place it in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
Just prior to serving, scatter the chopped pecans over the top of the salad.

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories190 kcal

Fat14 g

Protein4 g

Sodium70 mg

Recipe details

CategoryMain course

AuthorBoltGirl