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Broccoli salad in a white bowl.

Healthy Broccoli Salad

Whether you’re a broccoli enthusiast or looking for new ways to add nutritious ingredients to your meals, this healthy broccoli salad recipe is a game-changer.
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Course: Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 224kcal
Author: Carolyn Thomas

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowls
  • cutting board
  • knife
  • Measuring Cups/Spoons

Ingredients

For the Salad

  • 9 cups broccoli florets finely chopped
  • 2 cups blueberries
  • 1 cup carrots cut into matchsticks
  • 1/4 cup green onion diced
  • 1/2 cup cashew pieces
  • 1/4 cup sunflower seeds

For the Dressing

  • 3/4 cup olive oil
  • 1/4 cup lemon juice
  • 1 Tablespoon poppy seeds
  • 1 Tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 Tablespoon honey
  • 1 Tablespoon molasses
  • 1 Tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

Instructions

  • Add all dressing ingredients to a bowl or jar with a lid and mix (whisk or shake) to combine. Set aside.
  • In a large bowl, combine broccoli, blueberries, carrots, green onions, nuts, and seeds. Toss to mix thoroughly.
  • Top the salad with the dressing and toss again to coat.
  • Refrigerate salad until ready to serve (up to 12 hours).

Notes

Homesteading Hack: Usually, you’d wait to dress a salad until just before serving. However, with this broccoli salad it’s best to dress at least an hour in advance so the broccoli has time to soak up the dressing and the flavors can meld.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cup | Calories: 224kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 12g | Sodium: 143mg | Potassium: 367mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 2244IU | Vitamin C: 66mg | Calcium: 58mg | Iron: 1mg
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