Vegan Broccoli Salad Recipe For Healthier Option

Refresh with Vegan Broccoli Salad featuring crisp broccoli, sweet apples, and a tangy dressing, ideal for a nutritious meal.

Vegan Broccoli Salad Recipe

With hints of red onion for a slight sharpness and raisins for a burst of sweetness, this salad is not only easy to make but also brimming with delightful contrasts and tastes. Indulge in the refreshing flavours of Vegan Broccoli Salad, a mix of crisp broccoli florets, tender matchstick broccoli stems, sweet apple chunks, and crunchy sunflower seeds all perfectly dressed in a sweet and tangy sauce featuring apple cider vinegar and maple syrup.

INGREDIENTS

For the Salad:

  • 4 cups broccoli cut up and shredded (about 2 medium heads)
  • 3 apples of your choice, diced right before you add them to the salad, I used Gala
  • ¼ cup onion red, diced
  • ½ cup raisins
  • ½ cup sunflower seeds shelled
  • For the Dressing:
  • ¼ cup apple cider vinegar
  • ½ cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon maple syrup you could use up to 2 tablespoons
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper

INSTRUCTIONS

To prepare the salad:

  • Wash broccoli under running water. Cut the florets from the stalks and set the stalks aside.
  • Cut the florets into very small pieces. See the photo for a visual. Place in a large bowl.
  • Cut the hard outer skin off of the stems to get down to the tender inside. Discard the outer peelings.
  • Cut the tender inside stems into matchsticks. Or if you have a mandolin that would work well too.
  • If your food processor has an attachment that will cut the stems into long strips (not grated) then that would work also. Scissors work too. The idea is to have very small sticks of raw broccoli stems. They will hold their shape.
  • Add to the large bowl along with the florets. Add the apples, red onion, raisins, and sunflower seeds.

To make the dressing

  • In a medium bowl whisk together all of the dressing ingredients.
  • In a medium bowl whisk together all of the dressing ingredients
  • Add the dressing to the salad and toss. Chill until ready to serve.

Serving Suggestion

  • Quinoa Pilaf
  • Roasted Sweet Potatoes
  • Grilled Tofu
  • Vegan Stuffed Peppers
  • Cauliflower Steak
  • Vegan Lentil Soup
  • Savory Vegan Scones
  • Roasted Brussels Sprouts
  • Garlicky Green Beans
  • Vegan Mushroom Risotto

Tips and Tricks

  • The salad uses Gala apples for a good balance of sweetness, but feel free to experiment with other varieties.
  • This salad stores beautifully in the fridge for 3-5 days, making it perfect for meal prep. Remember, the flavors will meld and intensify over time, so it might even taste better the next day.

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