You won’t believe how easy it is to make this vegetarian broccoli cranberry salad recipe! It’s creamy, crunchy, healthy, and delicious!
Broccoli Cranberry Salad
This broccoli cranberry salad is one of our go-to salads.
We love having salad ready to go in the fridge whenever a hunger craving strikes. I especially love that I can store it already dressed without worrying about it wilting or going bad.
This healthier and lightened up version of traditional broccoli salad is packed full of flavor!
How to Make Broccoli Salad:
This is a very easy recipe.
Simply wash and chop your broccoli into bite-sized pieces. Add the broccoli, diced red onion, dried cranberries, and salted pumpkin seeds to a large bowl.
In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, and sugar.
Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to combine.
You could also add chopped bacon for a delicious salty crunch!
How Long Will Broccoli Salad Last in the Fridge?
Broccoli salad can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge and will typically last for 3-4 days. That makes this a great recipe to make ahead for meal prep or a potluck salad!
How to Make Broccoli Salad Gluten Free:
This recipe is already gluten free and doesn’t need any alterations.
How to Make this Broccoli Salad Vegan:
Just substitute the mayonnaise with vegenaise.
Would you prefer a mayonnaise-free dressing? You could substitute the mayonnaise dressing with my Tahini Lime Dressing or my Poppy Seed Dressing. Both of these creamy and sweet dressings are naturally vegan and gluten free, too!
What You’ll Need:
This recipe is so simple and only needs a couple of ingredients and a few tools.
The first ingredient you’ll need is salted pepitas. This is my favorite brand, they’re so delicious!
The second ingredient you’ll need is dried cranberries. I like to use these sweetened dried cranberries (they’re such a great value for the quality), but you could also use these reduced sugar dried cranberries.
The tools you need for this recipe are all kitchen staples. You’ll need an extra large mixing bowl (this comes in handy for everything from salads to baking – I use mine all the time), airtight storage containers to store the leftovers, and a good vegetable knife. If you’ve never used one of these affordable knives before, you’re in for a treat. They make chopping lots of vegetables such an easy task.
Broccoli Cranberry Salad
You won’t believe how easy it is to make this vegetarian broccoli cranberry salad recipe! It’s creamy, crunchy, healthy, and delicious!
Ingredients
Dressing:
- ⅓ cup mayonnaise (or Vegenaise)
- 1 ½ Tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 Tablespoon granulated sugar
Salad:
- 2 large crowns broccoli (chopped, about 6 cups)
- ½ medium red onion (diced, about ¼ cup)
- ¾ cup roasted and salted pepitas (or sunflower seeds)
- ⅓ cup dried cranberries
Instructions
- In a small bowl, mix together the mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, and sugar.
- In a large bowl, toss together the broccoli, red onion, dried cranberries, pepitas, and dressing.
Notes
The quality of the apple cider vinegar makes a big difference in taste for this recipe. If you have higher quality apple cider vinegar, I'd recommend using it for this broccoli salad. This brand is a fantastic value and I love the quality.
If you prefer a tangy dressing with a more pronounced vinegar flavor, you can use up to 2 Tablespoons of apple cider vinegar.
This can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-5 days.
To make this recipe refined sugar free, substitute the sugar for maple syrup.
To make this recipe vegan, substitute the mayonnaise with Vegenaise or substitute the dressing with my Tahini Lime Dressing recipe.
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
6Serving Size:
1/6Amount Per Serving: Calories: 238Total Fat: 16.7gCarbohydrates: 18.5gFiber: 3.9gSugar: 10.6gProtein: 7.2g
Nutrition information isn’t always accurate.
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6 thoughts on “Broccoli Cranberry Salad Recipe”
This looks great! I love broccoli salads!
Thanks so much, Jess! It’s really a great simple salad, and I love that it keeps for days in the fridge!
Hi! Have you tried using Greek yogurt instead of mayo?
Hi April! I haven’t tried using Greek yogurt instead of mayo in this recipe, but I think it would work beautifully! I would add the apple cider vinegar a little at a time instead of all at once though. I’d probably add it a teaspoon at a time – just because the Greek yogurt will already have a bit of a tang in terms of flavor. Once you’ve added the apple cider vinegar to your liking, if the dressing isn’t thinned out enough, I’d add water a little at a time until it’s just barely a pourable consistency. -Alexa
Hi. Do you boil the broccoli beforehand?
Hi Shona, No, I used raw broccoli in this salad. -Alexa