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Best Broccoli Salad Recipe (No Mayo!)

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Easy tasty Best Broccoli Salad Recipe (No Mayo!) | lecremedelacrumb.com
Best Broccoli Salad (No Mayo) recipe packed with crispy broccoli, bacon, onion, dried cranberries, and crunchy sunflower seeds and tossed with a light honey mustard dressing, it's time to toss up something new for dinner.
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
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Total Time: 15 minutes
Servings:8 servings

Ingredients

  • 6 cups broccoli florets, I like to chop mine very small
  • red onion diced
  • 4-6 strips of bacon, cooked and chopped, or 1/4 cup bacon bits
  • ½ cup dried cranberries
  • ½ cup white cheddar cheese, shredded
  • 3 tablespoons roasted sunflower seeds

honey mustard dressing (no mayo)

  • 3 tablespoons dijon mustard
  • ¼ cup honey
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ¼ teaspoon salt, or to taste
  • pinch of black pepper
  • water to thin, as needed

Instructions

  • Combine all salad ingredients in a large bowl.
  • Combine dressing ingredients in a blender or food processor and pulse until smooth. (Alternately you can combine in a jar and shake) Add water as need to reach desired consistency. Taste, add salt and pepper to taste if needed, and pour over broccoli salad.
  • Toss salad to coat. Serve immediately or cover and chill up to 24 hours.

Notes

The cheese: I love white cheddar, but feel free to sub regular or sharp cheddar, monterey jack, or even crumbled feta. 
How to store it: This recipe holds well make up to 12 hours in advance (leftovers the next day are pretty great too!). Cover tightly and store in the fridge. 

Nutrition

Calories: 200 kcal, Carbohydrates: 21 g, Protein: 6 g, Fat: 12 g, Saturated Fat: 3 g, Cholesterol: 11 mg, Sodium: 227 mg, Potassium: 274 mg, Fiber: 3 g, Sugar: 15 g, Vitamin A: 496 IU, Vitamin C: 61 mg, Calcium: 89 mg, Iron: 1 mg
Course: Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Author: Tiffany