Broccoli Crunch Salad is a delicious way to eat more broccoli. It is the perfect warm-weather dish! It combines crisp fresh broccoli, crunchy nut, red onion, flavorful bacon, and sweet dried cranberries, all tossed in a delicious dressing. This broccoli salad is sure to be a hit his summer!
Broccoli Crunch Salad
Hello, warm weather! Bring on all the fresh salads! Spring and summer happen to be my favorite seasons to cook in! As much as I love soup, nothing quite looks like summertime grilling. I swear everything tastes better off the grill.
Every time I make it, at least two siblings arrive at my door! The reality of food blogging is we can’t always eat everything we make. However, it never goes to waste! This salad is perfect for making and eating lunch a few days after it stores great in the fridge!
The broccoli salad recipe inspiration comes from my favorite whole foods broccoli crunch salad!
BUT when you make it yourself, it’s much cheaper and tastes better!! This is a copycat recipe of the Whole Foods Broccoli Crunch Salad. However, this one is better cause it’s a fraction of the price, and you have leftovers!
Broccoli Crunch Salad combines all the flavors and textures that make it crave-worthy. It is perfect for lunch because it comes together so quickly and easily. Broccoli is also packed with essential nutrients.
Did I mention it’s a BUDGET FRIENDLY RECIPE!! everything is crazy high due to inflation, and some weeks I find myself putting things back we don’t need.
Broccoli Crunch Salad Versatility
One of the best things about broccoli crunch salad is its versatility. You can customize the salad with your favorite veggies or add different toppings to suit your taste. For example, you can add cherry tomatoes, cucumber, or carrots. You can also change the dressing using a creamy ranch or tangy vinaigrette.
Can I use frozen Broccoli?
When making broccoli crunch salad, it’s important to use fresh broccoli. The broccoli florets should be bright green and firm. If the broccoli is starting to turn yellow or has a mushy texture, it’s not fresh, and it won’t taste as good. Nor will it last in the fridge for leftovers.
Ingredients
- fresh broccoli
- red onion
- dried cranberries
- center cut bacon
- roasted & salted cashews
- pumpkin seeds
- mayo
- lemon
- apple cider vinegar
- agave
- salt & pepper
Love fresh summer salads, also try:
- Marinated Green Bean Salad
- Cherry Tomato Caprese Salad
- Fresh Fig and Arugula Salad
- Fresh Tomato and Burrata Salad with Pesto
Broccoli Crunch Salad
Broccoli Crunch Salad is a delicious way to eat more broccoli. It is the perfect warm-weather dish! It combines crisp fresh broccoli, crunchy nut, red onion, flavorful bacon, and sweet dried cranberries, all tossed in a delicious dressing. This broccoli salad is sure to be a hit his summer!
Ingredients
- 8 cups broccoli florets
- 1/2 red onion, diced finely
- 1/3 cup dried cranberries
- 6 slices of center-cut bacon
- 1/4 cup salted cashews, coarsely chopped
- 1 cup mayo
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 & 1/2 tsp apple cider vinegar
- 2 tbsp agave
- salt & pepper to taste
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Instructions
- Arrange bacon in a single layer in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook turning once. Bacon would be browned and crispy.
- Combine broccoli, red onion, cranberries, crumbled bacon, cashews, and pumpkin seeds in a large serving bowl.
- Mix mayo, lemon juice, apple cider vinegar, agave, salt, and pepper in a smaller bowl. Pour dressing over a large serving bowl of broccoli salad. Toss until everything is evenly coated. Serve and enjoy.
- OR cover the bowl and let it chill in the fridge. Toss again before serving. Enjoy!
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
7Serving Size:
1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 393Total Fat: 30gSaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 24gCholesterol: 23mgSodium: 514mgCarbohydrates: 26gFiber: 7gSugar: 12gProtein: 9g
Hi, are the cashews raw?
i use roasted and lightly salted cashews. However raw would work well.