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    Home » Recipes » Dinner » Easy Fresh Broccoli Salad

    Easy Fresh Broccoli Salad

    Published: Nov 16, 2014 · Modified: Apr 28, 2021 by Bren

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    I love interesting salad recipes that combine unique flavors and textures. One of my favorites is Easy Fresh Broccoli Salad.  It’s a delicious alternative to everyday lettuce salads and is very fast to prepare. This creamy broccoli salad pairs broccoli with walnut, dried cranberries and a tangy but sweet dressing. It’s a great side dish, but also satisfies as a main dish. I love packing it for lunch as it holds up well to travel and refrigeration.

    BrenDid Easy Fresh Broccoli Salad

    This salad is easy to adapt to vegetarian or vegan dietary requirements. Simple choose a  mayonnaise that is vegetarian or vegan.

     

    Are you a broccoli lover? If you’re not you should consider giving broccoli it another try. It’s a good source of protein, dietary fiber, Vitamin E, Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Iron, and Calcium.

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    Fresh Broccoli Salad

    Easy Fresh Broccoli Salad

    ★★★★★ 5 from 1 reviews
    • Author: Bren
    • Prep Time: 5 minutes
    • Cook Time: 5 minutes
    • Total Time: 10 minutes
    • Yield: 4 cups 1x
    • Category: Salad
    • Cuisine: vegetarian
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    Description

    This quick and easy Fresh Broccoli Salad combines a light tangy dressing with broccoli, craisins and walnuts. It’s an amazing taste combination!


    Ingredients

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    • 1/2 cup Miracle Whip or 1/2 cup vegan mayonnaise
    • 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
    • 2 teaspoons sugar (optional)
    • 4 cups fresh broccoli florets, chopped (must be fresh)
    • 1/2 cup walnuts
    • 1 cup craisins

    Instructions

    1. Combine Miracle Whip, vinegar and sugar in a small bowl.
    2. Mix broccoli, walnuts, and craisins.
    3. Pour dressing over broccoli mixture, mix to combine.
    4. Chill one hour or overnight.


    Nutrition

    • Serving Size: 1/2 cup
    • Calories: 78

    Keywords: healthy broccoli salad, fresh broccoli salad

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    I hope you try Easy Fresh Broccoli Salad or one of my other easy recipes for broccoli. Our family loves Balsamic Roasted Chicken with Quick Oven Roasted Broccoli.

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    If you’re looking for another main dish salad try my Barley and Beet Salad with Gorgonzola Cheese and Simple Balsamic Vinaigrette.

    Barley and Beet Salad with Gorgonzola Cheese and Simple Balsamic Vinaigrette

    What’s your favorite way to cook broccoli?

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    1. stephanie

      March 14, 2017 at 8:56 am

      I love broccoli salad! Thanks for the vegan friendly version.

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      • Bren

        March 14, 2017 at 9:33 am

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