Description
The Best Broccoli Salad Recipe (No Mayo!) is an exciting, healthy twist on a classic favorite. This vibrant salad features fresh, crispy broccoli tossed with savory bacon, sweet dried cranberries, and crunchy sunflower seeds, all drizzled with a light honey mustard dressing. Perfect for summer picnics, family barbecues, or as a nutritious side dish for any dinner table, this salad is not only delicious but also mayo-free. Enjoy the delightful combination of textures and flavors that make this dish stand out from traditional broccoli salads while keeping it light and wholesome.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 cups broccoli florets
- ⅓ cup red onion, diced
- ½ cup dried cranberries
- 4–6 strips bacon, cooked and chopped
- ½ cup white cheddar cheese, shredded
- 3 tablespoons roasted sunflower seeds
- 3 tablespoons dijon mustard
- ¼ cup honey
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- pinch of black pepper
- water to thin (as needed)
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine broccoli florets, diced red onion, chopped bacon, dried cranberries, shredded cheddar cheese, and sunflower seeds.
- For the dressing, blend dijon mustard, honey, olive oil, apple cider vinegar, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper until smooth. Adjust consistency with water if needed.
- Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients and gently toss until well coated. Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 24 hours before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: N/A
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 20mg