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Broccoli Salad

Crunchy Broccoli Salad: A Quick, Healthy Delight

This Broccoli Salad combines fresh broccoli, creamy dressing, cranberries, and sunflower seeds, making it a quick and healthy delight.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Chill Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 1 head Fresh Broccoli Cut into bite-sized florets
  • 1/2 cup Dried Cranberries Can substitute with raisins
  • 1/4 cup Sunflower Seeds Can substitute with almonds or walnuts
  • 1/4 cup Red Onion Can substitute with green onions
For the Dressing
  • 1/2 cup Mayonnaise Can substitute with Greek yogurt
  • 2 tablespoons Apple Cider Vinegar Can substitute with lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon Honey Can substitute with sugar or maple syrup
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • sharp knife
  • spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Wash the fresh broccoli thoroughly under cold water. Cut it into bite-sized florets and place in a large mixing bowl.
  2. In a separate bowl, mix the mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, honey, salt, and pepper until smooth.
  3. Combine the dried cranberries, sunflower seeds, and red onion with the broccoli. Drizzle the dressing over and toss gently.
  4. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 4gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 5mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 250mgFiber: 3gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 90mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Feel free to customize the ingredients based on personal preferences and dietary needs. This salad is best served chilled and can be made ahead of time for gatherings.

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