Best Watercress And Broccoli Salad With Dried Cranberries Recipes

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BROCCOLI CRANBERRY SALAD



Broccoli Cranberry Salad image

Fresh broccoli tossed with dried cranberries combined with bacon. Great for family gatherings.

Provided by lovecakes

Categories     Salad     Vegetable Salad Recipes     Broccoli Salad Recipes

Time 25m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

6 strips bacon
1 cup mayonnaise
¼ cup white sugar
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
3 heads broccoli, finely chopped
½ cup chopped red onion
⅓ cup salted sunflower kernels, toasted
¼ cup dried cranberries

Steps:

  • Place the bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain bacon slices on paper towels and crumble.
  • Whisk mayonnaise, vinegar, and sugar in a bowl; refrigerate until ready to combine with salad.
  • Combine broccoli, onion, bacon, sunflower seeds, and cranberries in a large bowl. Drizzle mayonnaise dressing over broccoli mixture; toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 314.3 calories, Carbohydrate 19 g, Cholesterol 18.1 mg, Fat 25.2 g, Fiber 3.3 g, Protein 6.1 g, SaturatedFat 4.3 g, Sodium 355.4 mg, Sugar 11.3 g

DELICIOUS BROCCOLI CRANBERRY SALAD



Delicious Broccoli Cranberry Salad image

Easy-to-make, super healthy salad. Perfect for picnics, parties, and family meals. The cranberries give it an extra tang. A real crowd pleaser!

Provided by dragonfly099

Categories     Salad     Vegetable Salad Recipes     Broccoli Salad Recipes

Time 20m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 large heads broccoli, cut into florets
1 cup dried cranberries
½ small red onion, chopped
½ cup chopped celery
1 cup mayonnaise
¼ cup white sugar
¼ cup rice vinegar
⅓ cup cashews

Steps:

  • Mix broccoli, cranberries, onion, and celery in a large bowl. Whisk mayonnaise, sugar, and rice vinegar together in a bowl; pour over broccoli mixture. Toss to combine. Sprinkle with cashews just before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 330.9 calories, Carbohydrate 27.6 g, Cholesterol 10.4 mg, Fat 24.8 g, Fiber 3.3 g, Protein 3.6 g, SaturatedFat 3.8 g, Sodium 226.6 mg, Sugar 18.3 g

WATERCRESS AND BROCCOLI SALAD WITH DRIED CRANBERRIES



Watercress and Broccoli Salad with Dried Cranberries image

Categories     Salad     Side     Steam     Thanksgiving     Low Fat     Vegetarian     Vinegar     Cranberry     Dried Fruit     Broccoli     Fall     Healthy     Honey     Watercress     Bon Appétit     Fat Free     Pescatarian     Paleo     Dairy Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Makes 6 side-dish servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 cups broccoli florets (from about 1 1/2 pounds broccoli)
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
1/4 cup honey
1 garlic clove, minced
3/4 cup thinly sliced red onion
6 tablespoons dried sweetened cranberries
2 bunches watercress, thick stems trimmed (about 5 cups)

Steps:

  • Steam broccoli until crisp-tender, about 4 minutes. Rinse under cold water; drain.
  • Whisk vinegar, honey, and garlic in large bowl to blend. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Add red onion and cranberries to dressing. Let stand until onion softens slightly, about 30 minutes.
  • Add broccoli and watercress to onion mixture and toss to coat. Sprinkle with pepper. Divide salad among plates.

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