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The Best Vegan Broccoli Salad Recipe

Recipe by Shane Martin

  • Total Time1 hour 10 minutes
  • Yield8 servings 1x
  • DietVegan

This delicious vegan broccoli salad combines fresh broccoli, cranberries, sesame seeds, and vegan bacon in a creamy cashew dressing. A perfect side dish for any holiday gathering!

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5 from 3 reviews

Ingredients

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For the salad:

  • 8 cups fresh broccoli florets (2 heads of broccoli) cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1/2 medium-sized red onion, finely diced
  • 1/2 cup dried cranberries
  • 1/3 cup raw sunflower seeds
  • 1 cup vegan bacon bits

For the creamy dressing:

  • 3/4 cup of raw cashews
  • 1/4 cup of water
  • 2 tablespoons of pure maple syrup
  • 2 tablespoons of apple cider vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon of garlic powder
  • sea salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions

Step 1: Prepare the Broccoli

  1. Wash and chop fresh broccoli florets into very small pieces
  2. Place chopped broccoli in a large mixing bowl

Step 2: Make the Broccoli Salad Dressing

  1. Add raw cashews, cold water, maple syrup, apple cider vinegar, and garlic powder to a food processor, blender, or NutriBullet. (A food processor will not make the dressing completely smooth.)
  2. Blend until smooth and creamy.
  3. Taste, then season with salt and pepper as desired.
  4. Blend once more until all dressing ingredients are well combined

Step 3: Assemble the Salad

  1. In a large bowl, combine chopped broccoli, finely diced red onion, and dried cranberries.
  2. Add sunflower seeds and vegan bacon bits
  3. Pour the creamy dressing over the salad ingredients
  4. Toss until everything is well coated
  5. Cover the salad and set it in the fridge to chill for at least an hour, but overnight is best. 

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Notes

Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-4 days. This healthy salad is perfect for meal prep and tastes better after the flavors have had time to meld together.

This raw broccoli salad requires fresh broccoli florets. Frozen broccoli tends to become too soft and does not provide the crisp texture.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cup
  • Calories: 143
  • Sugar: 5.9 g
  • Sodium: 31.9 mg
  • Fat: 8 g
  • Carbohydrates: 15.3 g
  • Fiber: 3.4 g
  • Protein: 5.6 g
  • Cholesterol: 0 mg
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Chill Time: 1 hour
  • Category: Salads, Holiday Recipes
  • Method: Raw
  • Cuisine: American

Find it online: https://shaneandsimple.com/vegan-broccoli-salad-recipe/