Broccoli Cashew Salad
Crunchy, creamy, and irresistibly flavorful, this Broccoli Cashew Salad is a vibrant medley of fresh ingredients and a tangy-sweet dressing. Crisp broccoli florets are paired with buttery roasted cashews, chewy dried cranberries, and a touch of sharpness from finely chopped red onion. The salad is then coated in a luscious homemade dressing made with a blend of mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, apple cider vinegar, honey, and a sprinkle of seasonings, creating a perfectly balanced bite. Ready in just 15 minutes with no cooking required, this crowd-pleasing dish is perfect as a chilled side for potlucks, barbecues, or weeknight meals. Healthy, satisfying, and brimming with color and texture, this broccoli salad will become your next go-to recipe!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups broccoli florets
- 1 cup roasted cashews
- 0.5 cup dried cranberries
- 0.5 cup red onion
- 0.5 cup mayonnaise
- 0.25 cup Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Wash and cut the broccoli into small bite-sized florets. Optionally, blanch the florets in boiling water for 1-2 minutes if you prefer them slightly softer, then immediately cool them in an ice bath; otherwise, proceed with raw broccoli.
Finely chop the red onion into small pieces.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the broccoli florets, roasted cashews, dried cranberries, and chopped red onion.
In a separate small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, apple cider vinegar, honey, salt, and black pepper until the dressing is smooth and well-combined.
Pour the dressing over the broccoli mixture and gently toss until everything is evenly coated.
Cover the salad and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
Serve chilled as a refreshing side dish or enjoy it on its own!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1946 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 134.7 g | 173% | |
| Saturated Fat | 16.8 g | 84% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 120 mg | 40% | |
| Sodium | 1622 mg | 71% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 158.0 g | 57% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 19.1 g | 68% | |
| Total Sugars | 81.7 g | ||
| Protein | 37.9 g | 76% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 284 mg | 22% | |
| Iron | 11.3 mg | 63% | |
| Potassium | 986 mg | 21% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
