Vegan Broccoli Salad
Elevate your plant-based dining with this vibrant Vegan Broccoli Salad, a crowd-pleasing dish brimming with color, texture, and bold flavors. Crisp broccoli florets, shredded carrots, and crunchy red bell peppers come together with sweet raisins and nutty sunflower seeds for a delightful balance of fresh and savory notes. Tossed in a tangy-sweet dressing made with apple cider vinegar, maple syrup, Dijon mustard, and creamy vegan mayonnaise, this salad is the perfect fusion of wholesome ingredients. Ready in just 20 minutes with zero cooking required, it's a quick and hassle-free recipe ideal for meal prep or potluck gatherings. Serve it chilled or at room temperature as a refreshing side dish or a satisfying meat-free entrée. Search no further for the ultimate vegan-friendly broccoli salad recipe that’s both nutritious and delicious!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups broccoli florets
- 1 cup carrots, shredded
- 0.5 cup red onion, finely diced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 0.5 cup sunflower seeds
- 0.5 cup raisins
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 0.5 cup vegan mayonnaise
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Wash the broccoli florets thoroughly under cold running water and drain well.
In a large bowl, combine the broccoli florets, shredded carrots, diced red onion, diced red bell pepper, sunflower seeds, and raisins.
In a separate small bowl, whisk together the apple cider vinegar, maple syrup, Dijon mustard, vegan mayonnaise, salt, and black pepper until smooth and well-combined.
Pour the dressing over the broccoli mixture and toss everything together until the vegetables are evenly coated.
Cover the bowl and refrigerate the salad for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld together.
Before serving, give the salad a good stir and adjust the seasoning with additional salt and pepper if needed.
Serve the salad chilled or at room temperature. Enjoy this crunchy, refreshing vegan broccoli salad as a standalone dish or as a side.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1243 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 59.7 g | 77% | |
| Saturated Fat | 7.8 g | 39% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 35.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 27 mg | 9% | |
| Sodium | 2133 mg | 93% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 167.4 g | 61% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 30.9 g | 110% | |
| Total Sugars | 98.2 g | ||
| Protein | 34.2 g | 68% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 380 mg | 29% | |
| Iron | 8.8 mg | 49% | |
| Potassium | 2347 mg | 50% | |
*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.
