Broccoli Orange Salad
Brighten up your mealtime with this vibrant Broccoli Orange Salad, a refreshing medley of crisp broccoli florets, juicy navel orange segments, and thinly sliced red onion, complemented by the nutty crunch of toasted almonds and the chewy sweetness of dried cranberries. Tossed in a zesty homemade dressing featuring fresh orange juice, honey, and apple cider vinegar, this salad strikes the perfect balance of sweet, savory, and tangy flavors. Ready in just 20 minutes and requiring no cooking, it’s a quick, nutrient-packed dish that’s perfect as a light lunch, a side for dinner, or a crowd-pleasing addition to any gathering. Serve it chilled or at room temperature for a delightful burst of color and flavor on your table!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups broccoli florets
- 2 medium navel oranges
- 0.5 medium red onion
- 0.5 cup sliced almonds
- 0.5 cup dried cranberries
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh orange juice
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Wash and chop the broccoli into bite-sized florets. Place them in a large mixing bowl.
Peel the oranges, remove the membranes, and segment the flesh into bite-sized pieces. Add the orange segments to the bowl with the broccoli.
Thinly slice the red onion and add it to the salad bowl.
Toast the sliced almonds in a dry skillet over medium heat for 2-3 minutes until lightly golden and fragrant. Let them cool slightly before adding to the salad.
Add the dried cranberries to the bowl for a burst of sweetness.
In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the olive oil, fresh orange juice, honey, apple cider vinegar, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.
Pour the dressing over the salad and toss everything together until well coated.
Chill the salad in the refrigerator for 15-20 minutes to let the flavors meld.
Before serving, give the salad another light toss. Serve chilled or at room temperature and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1203 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 76.7 g | 98% | |
| Saturated Fat | 8.8 g | 44% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1209 mg | 53% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 119.6 g | 43% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 22.8 g | 81% | |
| Total Sugars | 83.8 g | ||
| Protein | 17.8 g | 36% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 377 mg | 29% | |
| Iron | 3.5 mg | 19% | |
| Potassium | 1289 mg | 27% | |
*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.
