Best Super Broccoli Side Salad Recipes

FAVORITE BROCCOLI SALAD

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This broccoli salad recipe is the best! It's healthy, too, thanks to the delicious honey-mustard vinaigrette (no mayo). This broccoli salad packs great for lunch and potlucks. Recipe yields 6 side servings.

Provided by Cookie and Kate

Categories Salad

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1 pound broccoli florets (from 1 1/2 pounds broccoli stalks), thinly sliced and then roughly chopped (see photos)
1/2 cup raw sunflower seeds or slivered almonds
1/2 cup finely chopped red onion
1/2 cup grated sharp cheddar cheese (optional)
1/3 cup dried cranberries or dried tart cherries, chopped
1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon honey
1 medium clove garlic, pressed or minced
1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt

Steps:

Toast the sunflower seeds: Pour the sunflower seeds into a medium skillet over medium heat. Cook, stirring frequently (careful, they'll burn!), until the seeds are turning golden on the sides, about 5 minutes. Pour the toasted seeds into a large serving bowl.
Add the chopped broccoli, onion, cheese and cranberries to the serving bowl. Set aside.
In a 1-cup liquid measuring cup or small bowl, combine all of the dressing ingredients (olive oil, vinegar, mustard, honey, garlic and salt). Whisk until the mixture is well blended.
Pour the dressing over the salad and stir until all of the broccoli is lightly coated in dressing. I highly recommend letting the salad marinate for at least 20 minutes, or even overnight in the refrigerator.
Divide the salad into individual bowls and serve. Leftovers will keep well for 3 to 4 days in the fridge, covered.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 side serving, Calories 280 calories, Sugar 11.3 g, Sodium 234.1 mg, Fat 21.9 g, SaturatedFat 4.1 g, TransFat 0.1 g, Carbohydrate 17.8 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 7 g, Cholesterol 9.2 mg

EASY BROCCOLI SALAD

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After sampling this broccoli salad at a barbecue, the recipe was given to me without any measurements. I can toss to together, and it turns out great everytime. -Sara Sherlock, Pork Alice, British Columbia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch Side Dishes

Time 15m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

1-1/2 cups fresh broccoli florets
3/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese
4 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
1/4 cup finely chopped onion
3 tablespoons mayonnaise
2 tablespoons white vinegar
1 tablespoon sugar

Steps:

In a bowl, combine broccoli, cheese, bacon and onion. In another bowl, whisk mayonnaise, vinegar and sugar. Pour over broccoli mixture and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 420 calories, Fat 35g fat (13g saturated fat), Cholesterol 63mg cholesterol, Sodium 585mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 15g protein.

SUPER BROCCOLI SIDE SALAD

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This super side salad has it all-crunchy broccoli, tart Granny Smith apples and shredded carrots-all tossed together with a tangy dill dressing.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories Home

Time 1h20m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

3 cups small broccoli florets
1 Granny Smith apple, chopped
1 cup shredded carrots
1/2 cup chopped red onions
1/3 cup MIRACLE WHIP Dressing
1 Tbsp. sugar
1 Tbsp. HEINZ Distilled White Vinegar
1/2 tsp. dill weed

Steps:

Combine first 4 ingredients in large bowl.
Mix remaining ingredients until blended. Add to broccoli mixture; toss to evenly coat.
Refrigerate 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 80, Fat 3 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 5 mg, Sodium 110 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 2 g