Let’s hit restart with my favorite broccoli salad recipe! It will become your new favorite, too.
This is the best broccoli salad I’ve ever had. Why? It’s crisp, crunchy and fresh, which is exactly what I want broccoli salad to be.
It’s also seriously addictive, thanks to the sweet-and-savory combination of freshly toasted sunflower seeds, dried cranberries and cheddar cheese.
I borrowed the honey-mustard vinaigrette from my Brussels sprout slaw, and it plays up raw broccoli’s best features. Who needs mayo when you have creamy and tangy honey-mustard dressing?
The Best Healthy Broccoli Salad
Standard potluck-issue broccoli salads include mayonnaise, sugar and bacon, and you won’t find any of those here.
I included the usual cheddar cheese since my assistant Mara absolutely loved it that way. The cheddar offers some creamy indulgence to the salad, which makes it a perfect transition food from rich holiday meals to healthier options.
That said, if you’re craving a lighter salad, you’ll also enjoy the recipe without cheese.
Watch How to Make Broccoli Salad
Is broccoli salad good for you?
Yes! I consider humble old broccoli to be a total super food, and this salad is loaded with broccoli. Broccoli is a member of the cruciferous family of vegetables, which offer potent anti-inflammatory, anti-cancer health benefits. Other members include cauliflower, cabbage, kale and Brussels sprouts.
Broccoli is also high in fiber and folate. Learn more about broccoli’s health benefits here.
Do you have to cook the broccoli for broccoli salad?
No, raw broccoli is fairly standard in broccoli salads. It doesn’t taste completely raw in this broccoli salad, since the vinaigrette breaks down the broccoli a bit. Chop up your broccoli florets into very small pieces, and you will have an irresistibly fresh broccoli salad.
If you hate raw broccoli, though, you can blanch the florets. Add the florets to a pot of boiling water for 1 minute, then transfer the florets to an ice bath to halt the cooking process. Drain the cooled broccoli well before using.
If you’re looking for a packable, potluck-friendly side salad, this is it. I’ve enjoyed a big bowl of it as a light meal, too. Please let me know how it turns out for you in the comments!
If you’re looking for more pack-for-work options, I’ve got you covered right here.
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Favorite Broccoli Salad
- Author:
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes (plus 20 minutes marinating time)
- Yield: 6 side servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: By hand
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
This broccoli salad recipe is the best! It’s healthy, too, thanks to the delicious honey-mustard vinaigrette (no mayo). This broccoli salad packs great for lunch and potlucks. Recipe yields 6 side servings.
Ingredients
Salad
- 1 pound broccoli florets (from 1 ½ pounds broccoli stalks), thinly sliced and then roughly chopped (see photos)
- ½ cup raw sunflower seeds or slivered almonds
- ½ cup finely chopped red onion
- ½ cup grated sharp cheddar cheese (optional)
- ⅓ cup dried cranberries or dried tart cherries, chopped
Honey mustard dressing
- ⅓ cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 medium clove garlic, pressed or minced
- ¼ teaspoon fine sea salt
Instructions
- Toast the sunflower seeds: Pour the sunflower seeds into a medium skillet over medium heat. Cook, stirring frequently (careful, they’ll burn!), until the seeds are turning golden on the sides, about 5 minutes. Pour the toasted seeds into a large serving bowl.
- Add the chopped broccoli, onion, cheese and cranberries to the serving bowl. Set aside.
- In a 1-cup liquid measuring cup or small bowl, combine all of the dressing ingredients (olive oil, vinegar, mustard, honey, garlic and salt). Whisk until the mixture is well blended.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and stir until all of the broccoli is lightly coated in dressing. I highly recommend letting the salad marinate for at least 20 minutes, or even overnight in the refrigerator.
- Divide the salad into individual bowls and serve. Leftovers will keep well for 3 to 4 days in the fridge, covered.
Notes
Recipe adapted from my honey mustard Brussels sprout slaw.
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PAM
Kate, have you ever tried this with your Sunshine Salad Dressing?
Jeanne
This is a keeper recipe! Made it vegan so used maple syrup and no cheese, and can’t imagine it any better! Thank you so much!
★★★★
Kate
Thanks Jeanne! So glad you enjoyed it!
Amanda
Made it, omg so yummy!!! Best way for me to eat broccoli, this recipe makes broccoli taste AMAZING.
★★★★★
Erin
Yummy! I made it this morning, eating it right now. Very, very delicious. Will make again and again.
Mary
Love the crunch of this salad. A nice change from Roasting the Broccoli. I did not have a red onion so used scallions in place. We ate the entire salad at one meal with Shrimp Alfredo. Delicious. Thank you.
★★★★★
Kate
You’re welcome, Mary! Thank you for your feedback.
Rachel
Great flavors! I loved it!
★★★★★
Ruthie
This was a great recipe. So tasty.
I made it for lunch this week. It even remained fresh.
Thanks!
★★★★★
Kate
Thank you for your comment, Ruthie!
Karen S
Made this yesterday exactly as the recipe is written! Delicious! Loved the flavors and a real treat to have a wonderful salad that is something different from lettuce options…so crisp and crunchy!
Thank you for all of your wonderful recipes…and love your cookbook too!!
★★★★★
Kate
You’re welcome, Karen! Thanks for letting me know what you thought of this salad.
Nicole
Wonderful! The honey-mustard vinaigrette is so pleasantly light and piquant. Slicing the broccoli thin and then chopping helps the vinaigrette really get in the broccoli and minimize the raw flavor. So absolutely delicious. I’ve made it three times in the past two weeks!!!
★★★★★
Kate
I’m really glad you liked it, Nicole! Thank you for sharing. 3 times already, that’s great!
Tacy
LOVED this! I used the almonds. I love toasted almonds in salads. Will definitely try sunflower seeds next time as there will definitely be a next time (and a next and a next…) We have a Maggie (JRT puppy farm rescue) who hoovers around while my husband and I are cooking – lol. She loves veggies and today I learned that includes cauliflower :)
Thanks Kate! ps. The dressing really made the dish.
★★★★★
Kate
I love it! Thanks for the review, Tacy.
Haylee
This is a terrific recipe! My husband and kids love it (I just leave out the onion). Thank you for this one, Kate!
Kate
You’re welcome, Haylee!
Kristin
Oh this was just what I was looking for! I love broccoli and honey mustard. I swapped pumpkin seeds for sunflower and added some cherry tomatoes and a thin sliced apple. Such a fantastic light dinner!
★★★★★
Kate
That sounds like a great way to change it up, Kristin!
Jackie
I have never liked raw broccoli very much but I had a broccoli salad over the holidays that intrigued my palate. I turned to C+K for a reliable recipe that would deliver. This is so delicious, I’ve made it several times for lunch meal prep. It’s even husband approved. The recommendation to cut the broccoli small is key for me.
★★★★★
Kate
I’m happy C+K can be a trusted source to deliver. Thank you, Jackie!
Annabel Reddick
This is one of the best salads I have ever tasted… I have made it at least seven times this year and it’s only March! My family all love it and everyone that’s tried it has asked me for the recipe. It’s got crunch (broccoli and seeds), vibrancy (red onion, mustard and the chilli flakes that I always add), sweetness (honey), sourness (cranberries or sour dried cherries) and satisfying savoury luxury (cheese). My son even takes it to work in his sandwiches! GORGEOUS.
★★★★★
Kate
That is a lot! But, it is a good one to have over and over. Thanks for your review, Annabel!
C Fitz
So flavorful! I’m addicted to this salad! Zesty and delicious. Makes eating broccoli enjoyable. Thanks for the recipe :)
★★★★★
Kate
You’re welcome!
Rose
Can you make this the night before to take to a potluck event? Thanks.
Kate
Yes! This is a great potluck salad!
Maryanne
I make this very regularly – everyone loves it. I do leave out the cheese though.
★★★★★
Kate
Thank you for sharing, Maryanne!
Suzanne G
Wow – just love this recipe. I doubled the honey mustard dressing and used the extra to marinate raw shrimp (which I grilled and served with the salad). Used whole grain Dijon mustard and added sliced radishes (because I had some on hand I needed to use up). The combinations of flavors in this salad was outstanding. Very easy to make. Thank you Kate for providing many healthy side dishes that are gluten free and truly healthy & tasty.
★★★★★
Kate
Thank you for sharing, Suzanne!
Charlotte
so good!!!
★★★★★
Kate
I’m glad you loved it, Charlotte!
Susan
I made this salad last night for a potluck, Rave reviews and the recipe shared. Love broccoli salad and this lighter version is amazing.
★★★★★
Kate
Wonderful, Susan. Thanks for sharing.
Carol
I’ve made this multiple times and it has become a favorite in my house. Even my teenage son likes it, and that’s saying something! Love the combination of tastes textures. Leftovers keep well for lunch the next day.
★★★★★
Kate
Thanks for sharing! Yes, this is even better the next day.
Bee
That is pure lusciousness, I want a big bowl of it now!
★★★★★
Kate
It’s really good! Thanks for your review, Bee.
Janne
This might be the best salad I ever had! And so easy to make as well! Thank you for a great blog with so much deliciousness!
★★★★★
Carolyn
Fab tasty recipe, husband declared it a winner. I’m dairy free so replaced the cheese with vegan cheese and nobody noticed . Will defiantly be adding this to my weekly dishes list.
★★★★★
Connie
Love it, nice and crunchy, and taste great. I eat it as a healthy snack in between meals.
★★★★
Rachel Geisel
Hello!
Are you able to tell me how many grams are in a serving?
Thanks
Kate
Hi! Sorry, I just use U.S. measurements. I head myrecipes has a good converter to use.
Simone
Delicious..yum that dressing! I added grated carrots.. thank you for sharing
★★★★★
Kate
You’re welcome, Simone!
M. Evans
Favorite Broccoli Salad – Excellent salad but where are the nutritional values?
Kate
Hi M. Evans! The nutritional information is below the notes section of the recipe. You need to click to expand and make sure you allow cookies in settings in your browser.
Anne
Thank you for this recipe, the salad was absolutely delicious! I made it with almonds and without the cheese, and I thought it tasted even better the next day. Will definitely make it again soon.
★★★★★
Kate
It’s a great leftover salad, for sure! Thanks for sharing, Anne!
Kate Lowrey
Katherine:
Made this for my mom for Mother’s Day. It’s wonderful!
Hope we get to see you over the 4th!
Kate & John
Kate
Thanks for the comment, Kate!
Erika D
Girl, I made this tonight and ALL FOUR of my kids gave it a thumb’s up. Thank you for a good way to eat raw broccoli. WOOT!
★★★★★
Kate
You’re welcome, Erika!
Stacey
My boyfriend and I have been moving towards a plant based diet after a few health issues.
This was the first recipe we tried from the website and LOVED it so much it’s become a weekly staple! Yummy!
★★★★★
Kate
Thanks, Stacey!
Marcie
I used green onions instead of red, and golden raisins instead of cranberries because that’s what I had on hand. This turned out really really good! So quick to prepare and perfect to make ahead for dinner later.
★★★★★
Kate
Thanks for sharing your variation, Marcie!
Clodagh
Made this for a BBQ at the weekend. Based on what I had in my pantry, I used pine nuts instead of sunflower seed. Yummy. I also steamed the broccoli gently for a couple of minutes. I didn’t add the cheese. Really delicious and very healthy.
★★★★
Kate
Thank you for sharing and for your review, Clodagh!
Amanda
I loved this recipe! I made it without cheese and with sunflower seeds since I’m allergic to nuts. It was delicious.
★★★★★
Kate
I’m glad you were able to make this one work for you, Amanda!
Pat
I am a new subscriber. I have made a small scale broccoli salad to try out and loved it! I will be bringing it to a family BBQ this weekend.
★★★★★
Kate
Welcome, Pat! I’m glad you loved it and will be sharing it with loved ones.
Diana
The best easiest salad that everyone loves! I make this salad A LOT and always get complements!
★★★★★
Kate
Hooray! I’m glad you loved it, Diana.
Angie
WOWWWW, this salad is absolutely delicious. The toasted sunflower seeds make it, for me — such a deep, almost meaty flavor (in a good way, though). I didn’t have any dried cranberries on hand, and I’m dairy-free, but the salad was SO good even without those ingredients. Loved the dressing and all the textures. Thanks so much for sharing this lovely way to make raw broccoli delicious!!
★★★★★
Kate
You’re welcome, Angie! Thanks so much for your review.
Robin B
This salad checks all the boxes. I had two small broccoli stems from the farmer’s market, so I added two small sliced zucchini to make up for the volume. I subbed in spicy brown mustard for the Dijon because that’s what I had on hand. I didn’t miss the mayo or bacon in other recipes. Looking forward to the leftovers after the flavors had a chance to blend overnight.
Kate
That sounds like a great way change it up, Robin! Thanks for sharing.
Naomi
This was my first time making and eating broccoli salad. My boyfriend requested it for his birthday dinner but he didn’t want a white creamy sauce, bacon or added sugar in the recipe. Google lead me right to your recipe and we weren’t disappointed. My 80 year old Dad was crazy about it too. This will be one of my official summer salads for years to come. Thank you for this wonderful and delicious recipe!
★★★★★
Kate
You’re welcome, Naomi!
Danielle M
O…..M…..G!!!!! Kate!!!! This broccoli salad is AMAZING!!!!! I was searching for something easy and healthy to meal-prep for my lunches at work this week and just yesterday I came across this recipe post (this was my first time visiting your blog/website). I *immediately* went to the store and bought the ingredients I needed to make this salad. I was expecting something cool and refreshing (especially with how hot it’s been in my area lately)… and this completelyyy exceeded all my expectations!! I let my salad marinate in the dressing overnight and I think that was the way to go. I opted for slivered almonds instead of sunflower seeds; also, I have a major love affair with cheese, but I decided to leave it out (my attempt to make it the slightest bit healthier)… and I have to say, I’m not missing it one bit! My only regret is not packing more for my lunch today. (Lesson learned, I’ll be bringing more tomorrow!) I can’t wait to make this for my family and I especially can’t wait to try more of your recipes!!! :)
★★★★★
Kate
I’m excited you think so, Danielle! It’s a great lunch option.
Estelle
I made this Broccoli Salad last night – SO YUM!!! PS. I added some fried Bacon pieces
★★★★★
Kate
I’m glad you loved it!
Valeree Clegg
One of the best brocolli salads I’ve had the pleasure of eating.
★★★★★
Kate
Love to hear that, Valeree! Thanks for sharing.
Emilie
Just made this and it’s so delicious! I love the dressing. So much better than the recipes with mayo. I think I’ll be bringing this to the 4th of July cookout!
★★★★★
Kate
This is a great salad for a cook out! Thanks for your review, Emilie.
Roberta A
Excellent salad. I didnt use the cheese, and blanched the broccoli first. The tangy dressing is so good.
★★★★★
Kate
Thank you, Roberta! I appreciate the review.
Jean
Just made my 3rd batch of this with gorgeous broccoli from a local organic farm. It has converted me to loving raw broccoli. As always your salad dressings are the best. Thanks.
And much happiness to you two and Cookie, too.
★★★★★
Kate
Thank you, Jean!
Manju
This recipe is surely lip smacking! Have made it a few times and it’s always a hit.
★★★★★
Kate
Thank you for sharing, Manju!
Kim
Delicious and Light! Didn’t miss the heavy mayo dressing at all.
★★★★★
Kate
I’m happy to hear it, Kim!
Kathy
I am addicted to this salad. The dressing is fabulous. I don’t add the cheese.
Kate
Thank you for sharing, Kathy!
Rajni Sud
Just a wonderful salad thank you for sharing
★★★★★
Kate
You’re welcome!
Sam
This is the best!!! Thank you!
Do you know the kj content of this please?
★★★★★
Kate
You’re welcome! Unfortunately, my nutritional plug-in isn’t working at the moment. I’m working to fix and apologize for any inconvenience!
Robyn
This is amazing!!
★★★★★
Kate
Thank you, Robyn!
Elvira Winkler
I have made this salad 3 times in as many weeks now. It’s wonderful to see people’s faces light up and hear nothing but praise! Nobody believes how easy it is to make on top of the wonderful taste… I got smart and send the recipe to everyone. Now I can eat it at their houses LOL (I USE CAULIFLOWER AMD BROCCOLI)
★★★★★
Kate
That’s fantastic! Way to go, Elvira! Thanks for your review.
Sascha
Nice!! Thank you for sharing
Kate
You’re welcome, Sascha!
Chrissy
Hello Kate and Cookie, just a quick note to let you know this is my most favourite recipe, ever!! I love broccoli. But this mixture just takes it to the next level. I make it every week, nay every few days. There is now always broccoli salad in my fridge, always….
Thanks
★★★★★
Tatiana Bennett
I don’t like raw broccoli. What the crap. How did you make me like raw broccoli?? The world is upside down!
★★★★★
Kate
This salad is just that good! Thanks for your comment, Tatiana!
Bec
Such a yummy salad. My husband added poached chicken and left out the cheese and it was delicious. Thanks
★★★★★
Gayle
Absolutely delicious. I’m eating it right now as I type. I didn’t add the cheese, and I really can’t see how it would improve in the flavour (I wanted fewer calories/grams of fat). I’d make rbis again in a heartbeat.
★★★★★
Claire
Just made this for the 8th time and thought I should send thanks – we love it and so does everyone who has tried it!
★★★★★
Joan
Love this recipe. Have made it many times. I omit the honey and make sure my mustard does not contain sugar. We add various toppings like crispy chickpeas or sprouted pumpkin seeds, as well as crispy bacon sometimes. When I add grated cheese, I do it right before eating and it is always Seaside Smoked Cheddar. Tiny amount and it just makes it that much better!
Looking forward to checking out your other recipes.
★★★★★
Kate
I’m happy you have found a version you love, Joan! Thanks for your review.
Renee
This salad is SO good!! I added a bunch of chopped kale because I was craving it and did not toast sunflower seeds because im lazy.
★★★★★
Danielle
This sounds amazing! If you use almonds, do you toast them like the sunflower seeds, or leave them raw?
Kate
I suggest toast, almost always :)
Lucy
Love this broccoli salad! Never thought that raw broccoli (never eat raw broccoli before!) will be this good when mixed with all of these ingredients. Kinda magic :) I added quinoa for extra carb.
★★★★★
robert gereck
Love it I have your cook book .it’s much better than w the mayo.
★★★★★
Kate
I’m happy to hear that, Robert! Thank you for your review.
Jasmin
Winner! Made it for the first time and everyone including the males loved it! It’s saved in my favs now! Thank you so much, super easy, quick, tasty and guilt free!
★★★★★
DeeDee
Kate,
You always have the best recipes, thank you!
★★★★★
Kate
You’re so sweet! I’m happy you love them.
Gerry
I made this for a pot luck several weeks ago. It was a huge hit. Making it again for our thanksgiving dinner!
★★★★★
Linda
Yum!! Just the right balance of savoury and sweet and so satisfying!
★★★★★
Kate
I’m happy you agree, Linda!
Mary
I used feta cheese instead of the cheddar, this salad is delicious!!
★★★★★
Jody
Deeeeelicious!
★★★★★
Rosemary Amodo
My favorite broccoli salad. My family thinks it’s delicious. -Rosemary
Sal
Tried it with cashews and Parmigiano, really nice, thanks,
Lyn
Loved the broccoli salad, it’s the best. I keep it longer by only adding dressing as I need it. All round best salad.
★★★★★
Kate
I’m glad you loved it, Lyn!
Cathy
Love this salad – it’s the plate I bring to pot luck dinners now. I get lots of compliments each time. the cranberries make it perfect for a summer Xmas too.
★★★★★
Kelly
I love love love this broccoli salad! I had some feta in the fridge so I threw that in instead of cheddar, but it’s good both ways! I love making it and taking it for lunch all week.
★★★★★
Kate
I’m glad you love it, Kelly! Feta sounds great :)
Colleen
Soo yummy. Liked by many
★★★★★
Jill
This is unbelievably awesome. I made it without the cheese and using maple syrup. We had 10 guests for dinner and everyone loved it.
Also made your banana bread the other day. I added dates. This too was awesome and I certainly will be doing this again.
Thank you for such great ideas.
★★★★★
Kate
Thanks for sharing! I’m glad both recipes were a great hit, Jill. I appreciate your review.
Malcolm Dow
Great recipe, thanks Kate. Made a few little variations; added pine nuts, pepitas and slivered almonds to the nut mix, and used grated parmesan as the cheese for a bit extra bite. Also used dried currants instead of cranberries. Yum! Such a good way to get all the goodness of raw broccoli in your diet.
★★★★★
Kate
Thank you for sharing, Malcolm!
Lynne
I’ve been making this for near on 2 years now, it’s a family favourite now and they complain that I don’t make it enough. It tastes delicious summer or winter and I’m sure my body says “Thank you” when I eat it. So thank you for sharing.
★★★★★
Kate
I love that, Lynne! Thank you for sharing.
Susie Bill
I started a ‘cooking class’ today at the Assisted Living Facility where I work, and to see if it would get off the ground, I chose this recipe because it has a different dressing, and some different ingredients.
I am happy to say my class was a success, and was raved about – yeah! I bet my numbers increase for the next class!!
I’m going to look for a cold pasta salad next. Thank you for this wonderful recipe.
★★★★★
Kate
That does sound fun! I love it. Thank you for sharing, Susie.
Clara
I’ve made this salad multiple times (without cheese), and it always gets rave reviews! Thank you for this easy and delicious recipe!
★★★★★
Pat
I have become such a fan of yours! Love this salad. I used cherry-flavored dried cranberries for a lovely different taste. Also used part lemon juice, part vinegar for a lighter liveliness with the cherri-ness. Yum yum! My co-workers were so happy that I shared this!
★★★★★
Kate
I’m happy you are enjoying my recipes, Pat! Thank you for your review.
Sandra Bell
I never thought that I would enjoy raw broccoli but tried this recipe and really enjoyed it. Thank you! I will be making this again.
★★★★★
Noemi
OMG, can’t wait to give it a try! We love broccoli and this recipe is both very simple and tasty at the same time. Thanks!
Wendy
This is INCREDIBLY delicious!!! Thanks for the great recipe! The toasted sunflower seeds really give it some extra flavor!
★★★★★
Janine
I absolutely love this! I am not fond of the mayonnaise and bacon recipe, I like this so much more. I made it exactly how it was written and I loved the dressing. The only problem is that i ate too much of it.
★★★★★
OMLY
Its healthy and tasty.Made the recipe exactly as it is.. Came out perfect.
★★★★★
Rachael
Delish! I used roasted & salted sunflower seeds, and added tri-color slaw (ie: green and purple cabbage w/ carrots). Super yummy and healthy! Thanks so much for all of your wonderful recipes!
★★★★★
Liane @ Foodie Digital
Simple, easy and very flavorful. I omitted the cheese to keep the dish vegan. This is a great dish to take to work for lunch. I can also see myself serving this as a side dish in the coming months, alongside veggie burgers and more. This recipe is a keeper!
★★★★★
Jess
Loved this! Wasn’t huuuuge on the olive oil flavor in the dressing though, thoughts on trying to sub veganaise 1:1?
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Kate
Sure, you could try! Or try a more mild olive oil—my favorite is California Olive Ranch Everyday.
Linda
Tried your broccoli salad today for the first time and loved the balance of flavors. Normally I blanch broccoli a bit before proceeding with a recipe like this, but I decided to use your recipe as is, and I’m so glad I did because I will never blanch broccoli again for a salad. So happy about that because it’s one less step. Your dressing is also a giant improvement on the usual mayo dressing and that’s another thing I really like. So thank you so much and I’ll be making this recipe again and again as is, i.e. it’s now my go to broccoli salad recipe and no further experiments need be conducted. I do want to try the Greek version as well. PS: Didn’t even miss the bacon.
★★★★★
Kyla McCarthy
This recipe is amazing! I made some minor changes. I didn’t toast the sunflower seeds because #momlife #toddlers, I used spicy brown mustard instead of Dijon, and I didn’t have apple cider vinegar so I used rice vinegar. I’m addicted to this salad. It took me 10 minutes to put it together and it’s by far healthier and more delicious than similar salads. Thanks for this staple recipe :)
★★★★★
Dominique
I stumbled across this recipe as I had not much in my fridge- wow! Delicious!! Definitely will make again.
I didn’t have cranberries or cherries, but the result was still very tasty. Thank you!
★★★★★
Kate
You’re welcome, Dominique!
Paddy Starnes
Winner recipe!!! Replaced red onions with spring onions and cranberries with fresh pomegrante seeds – delicious
★★★★★
Susan Schone
ok. Im an excellent cook. Decided on this today. Raw broccoli not my thing. Only really dipped in hot water then ice water. Rest is same. Putting in frig for 24 hrs Gave a taste though, nice and tasty. thank you
★★★★
Jane Dill
Thanks, Kate! and greetings from San Miguel de Allende, MX – I made it last night and it was amazing! I sent it to my Recipe group here in San Miguel, and to a friend in London – YUM! Gracias, Jane
★★★★★
Miki
LOVE. This is absolutely delicious. I swapped out pepita’s for the sunflower seeds and pickled the onion for less of a bite. I will definitely be making this again.
★★★★★
A
This is the best! We ate so
Much of it at one sitting. It is absolutely delish. I bought a big bag of broccoli and was looking for recipes. I tried the old faithful recipe with mayo first then this one. There’s no going back. Thank you!
Collette Brown
My new favourite salad!! Tastes great and fresh with a satisfying crunch still tastes great after a day or two in the fridge!!
★★★★★
Holly Robertson
I just made this to go with my lunches for the next few days and ate the whole thing myself. Guess that’s my dinner sorted!
Carol
Geat recipe. I blanched florets for 30 seconds. I used Balsamic Vinegar which upped the taste but didn’t make it look as pretty being a dark vinegar. I needed to finish off last bit of a tall bottle that keeps getting knocked over. I used almonds. I also peeled broccoli stems and sliced them and added them. I let everyone put in either the cranberries or cheese or both at the table. Two out of five of hate raisins and craisins. One hates cheese in salads, one thinks Never Enough cheese in the salad. So, that made everyone very happy. We used it as a side dish for pizza to up the veggie intake of all. Will definitely make again!
★★★★★
Kate
Thank you for sharing your approach! I appreciate your review.
NELSON CASTELLANOS
This is one recipe it’s delicious, my husband loves salads and he said this one is the best I have ever made, I did my changes as I didn’t have all the same ingredients, here is mine, I blanched the broccoli for 2 mins, I used raisings instead, I used red wine vinegar, and an aged cheddar cheese mature 4, great quality Irish cheese and I roasted my Sunflower seeds to strength their flavor. Incredible and thank you for this great idea! I am a fan! Now, I am using kale, spinach, and cauliflower with the same base!
★★★★★
Katherine Ward
Delicious and easy to make. Popular with my teenage children. This is now my go-to broccoli salad recipe
★★★★★