Broccoli Salad

Broccoli Salad, cause who doesn't love a good salad?!? With summer right around the corner, I have been craving summer salads. We like to cook out a lot in the summer; cooking outside is better than in a hot, stuffy kitchen! If I had it my way, it would be every night. When we do, something about a cold salad in the summer hits the spot. I get tired of lettuce salads and love to find fun ways to get my veggies in. Broccoli Salad is at the top of that list. Right next to my Roasted Pepper and Dill Potato Salad!

How to make Broccoli Salad:

Start by getting a mixing bowl. Add the mayonnaise, celery seed, dried minced onion, sea salt, black pepper, and garlic powder. Stir until it is all mixed. Next, cut up 6 cups of Broccoli Florets to the size of your choosing, or get the florets pre-cut and add them to the mixing bowl. Give it a good toss making sure everything is combined. Now add the dried cranberries, sunflower seeds, and chopped walnuts. Stir until everything is mixed and evenly coated. Allow chilling for 2-4 hours for the flavors to develop. 

There are so many variations to Broccoli Salad you could do, but this recipe has become a go-to for us! I love the crunch from the walnuts and sunflower seeds, with the sweet tanginess from the dried cranberries. And remember the celery seed; it just takes the flavor to another level. Feel free to take this and make your own! Add extra walnuts, cranberries, or mayonnaise if that is your preference. Add less of something you might not like a lot!

Looking for other great summer dishes check out my Corn Salad with a Kick, Buffalo Broccoli Slaw or the delicious Strawberry Salsa!!

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Broccoli Salad

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Broccoli Salad is the perfect summer salad with no added sugar!

• Total Time: 15 mins
• Yield: 5-7 servings 1x

Ingredients

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• 6 cups chopped Broccoli Florets
• ½ cup (compliant) Mayonnaise
• ¼ cup chopped Walnuts
• ½ (sugar free) Dried Cranberries
• ¼ cup Sunflower Seeds
• 1 tablespoon Apple Cider
• ¼ teaspoon Sea Salt
• ¼ teaspoon Black Pepper
• ¼ teaspoon Celery Seed
• ¼ teaspoon Onion Powder
• ⅛ teaspoon Garlic Powder

Optional:

• 2 tablespoons Honey or Agave

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Instructions

1. In a large mixing bowl, mix all ingredients except the Broccoli Florets
2. Once combined, add the Broccoli Florets, stirring until everything is covered
3. Allow it to chill in the fridge for at least 2-4 hours to let the flavors combine
4. ENJOY!

Notes

**If following a specific diet make sure you are using compliant ingredients or omit the sweetener if you choose.

• Author: Meghan Whitmore {A Twisted Plate}
• Prep Time: 15 mins
• Category: Side Dish
• Method: Refrigerate
• Cuisine: American
• Diet: Gluten Free

Nutrition

• Serving Size: 6
• Calories: 262
• Sugar: 10.8 g
• Sodium: 231 mg
• Fat: 20.8 g
• Saturated Fat: 2.8 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
• Trans Fat: 0 g
• Carbohydrates: 14.5 g
• Fiber: 1.7 g
• Protein: 4 g
• Cholesterol: 7.7 g