Easy Vegan Broccoli Salad Recipe with Creamy Dressing
This Easy Vegan Broccoli Salad is a fresh, crunchy, and healthy dish tossed in a creamy dairy-free dressing. Perfect as a side or light meal, it’s quick to prepare and packed with flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
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- 4 cups fresh broccoli florets
- 1/2 cup shredded carrots
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1/3 cup dried cranberries
- 1/3 cup sunflower seeds
- 1/2 cup vegan mayonnaise
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tbsp maple syrup
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine broccoli florets, shredded carrots, red onion, dried cranberries, and sunflower seeds.
- In a small bowl, whisk together vegan mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, and maple syrup until smooth.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss until all ingredients are well coated.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
- Serve chilled and enjoy!
Notes
- You can substitute sunflower seeds with chopped almonds or walnuts.
- For added crunch, add diced apples or celery.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg