You won't miss the mayo when you try this vegan broccoli grape salad with apples and cranberries tossed in a sweet, tangy Dijon mustard vinaigrette. It's quick to make in about 15 minutes, and it can be enjoyed immediately or prepped in advance.
While my broccoli cranberry salad recipe is a more traditional version, this adaptation skips the vegan mayonnaise and the chilling time, and it adds juicy grapes (red or green). Simply combine chopped broccoli, grapes, apple, walnuts, and dried cranberries with the dressing, toss well, and enjoy.
💌 Save For Later!
I'll email you a link so you can come back to this later.
I'll also send you other recipes I know you'll love. Unsubscribe at any time.
I love fruit salads with veggies in them, and this one is no exception. I used chopped pecans and unsweetened dried cranberries. Since I don't usually like the dressings that go with salad recipes due to an aversion to the taste of oil or vinegar, I used a combination of nonfat, no sugar lemon yogurt mixed with lemon juice as my dressing. The fruits and veggies are terrific together, and it's a nice, nutritious lunch without feeling heavy. I might try chopped pistachios, and maybe some sliced fennel next time for variety. Thanks for the great recipe, Amy.
- Rene
Ingredients
Please see the recipe card at the bottom of this post for the complete ingredients, measurements, and instructions.
How to make broccoli grape salad
- Chop the broccoli into small pieces and place them in a large mixing bowl.
- Add the grapes, diced apple, walnuts, and dried cranberries.
- Mix the olive oil, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, pure maple syrup, salt, and pepper in a small jar (or whisk together in a small bowl). Pour the dressing over the salad.
- Toss well to coat. Serve immediately, or cover and refrigerate for later.
This colorful lettuce-free salad can be enjoyed any time of year. It's wonderful for potlucks, picnics, and holiday parties. It also makes a great side dish with your favorite sandwich for lunch.
And if you love grapes, try my vegan chickpea Waldorf salad or curried chickpea salad next.
Made this recipe or have a question? Please leave a comment below. 💙 For even more recipes, join the Veggies Save The Day community. It's less like a newsletter and more like emails between friends.
Love and Veggies,
Amy
📋 Recipe
Vegan Broccoli Grape Salad without Mayo
Ingredients
For the salad:
- 4 cups broccoli , diced small
- 1 cup red or green seedless grapes, halved
- 1 apple, diced
- ¼ cup walnut pieces, (or roughly chopped whole walnuts)
- ¼ cup dried cranberries
For the dressing:
- 3 Tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 Tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1½ teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 1 Tablespoon pure maple syrup
- salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Add the chopped broccoli, grapes, diced apple, walnuts, and cranberries to a large salad bowl.4 cups broccoli, 1 cup red or green seedless grapes, 1 apple, ¼ cup walnut pieces, ¼ cup dried cranberries
- Place the salad dressing ingredients in a small jar. Shake until well combined.1½ teaspoons Dijon mustard, 2 Tablespoons apple cider vinegar, 1 Tablespoon pure maple syrup, 3 Tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, salt and pepper
- Pour the dressing over the broccoli mixture and toss well to coat.
- Serve immediately, or refrigerate until ready to eat.
💌 Save For Later!
I'll email you a link so you can come back to this later.
I'll also send you other recipes I know you'll love. Unsubscribe at any time.
Notes
Nutrition
Nutritional information is an estimation only.
Rene says
I love fruit salads with veggies in them, and this one is no exception. I used chopped pecans and unsweetened dried cranberries. Since I don't usually like the dressings that go with salad recipes due to an aversion to the taste of oil or vinegar, I used a combination of nonfat, no sugar lemon yogurt mixed with lemon juice as my dressing. The fruits and veggies are terrific together, and it's a nice, nutritious lunch without feeling heavy. I might try chopped pistachios, and maybe some sliced fennel next time for variety. Thanks for the great recipe, Amy.
Amy Katz says
Great idea to make a dressing with yogurt. And fennel sounds like a delicious addition. Thanks so much, Rene!
Patricia G says
Pumpkin seeds would also be a good substitute for the walnuts.
Amy Katz says
Great idea, Patricia! I love pumpkin seeds, and they are so nutritious.
Zany says
I also used pumpkin seeds good substitute for walnuts. We are doing our best to eliminate oil from recipes so instead of using the oil, I used vegetable broth. It didn't change the wonderful taste of this delicious salad.
Amy Katz says
Great suggestions, thanks Zany!