Broccoli Salad with Sunflower Seeds & Cranberries is a lightened up version of a classic American recipe.
Broccoli salad is traditionally very fattening with tons of mayonnaise and bacon. In my opinion, it kind of defeats the purpose of eating broccoli!
But this version contains only a few ingredients. And you don’t even need to turn on the stove!
I like to serve this Broccoli Salad with Sunflower Seeds & Cranberries as a side dish or combine it with a couple of other salads.
Some of my favorites are Tropical Chickpea Salad and Rainbow Confetti Quinoa Salad. In addition, it’s great with a simple fruit salad.
Combining a few salads makes a complete lunch, which I like to pack in a stainless steel Bento Box for taking on the go.
Moreover, you can make a double batch of Broccoli Salad for a crowd or to bring to a potluck.
And perhaps you’re looking for other salad makeovers.
I love this Roasted Chickpea Fattoush Salad.
And this Vegan Curried Chicken Salad.
And don’t forget an Italian Chopped Salad.
There are so many delicious salad remakes!
Now let’s make Broccoli Salad with Sunflower Seeds & Cranberries!
And look how easy it is to make Broccoli Salad with Sunflower Seeds & Cranberries in this short 60 second video!
Broccoli Salad with Sunflower Seeds and Cranberries
This lightened up version of the classic salad is full of flavors and textures to please everyone!
Ingredients
- 4 cups broccoli florets chopped
- 1/4 cup sunflower seeds
- 1/4 cup dried cranberries
- 1/4 cup vegan mayonnaise (I used Just Mayo)
- 1 Tbsp apple cider vinegar
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Place the broccoli, sunflower seeds, and cranberries in a large bowl.
- Combine the mayo, vinegar, and salt and pepper in a small bowl and mix well.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss well.
- Chill at least an hour before serving. Enjoy!
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I love a good broccoli salad! The crunch it has is my favorite texture!
Me too, Sophia!
Well that’s a great mix of crunchy veggie goodness!
Thank you! No soggy broccoli salad here!
Yum, I love broccoli. This looks like such a good salad, and the colors are so festive!
Thanks Linda! I think it goes well on any holiday table.
Not enough people eat broccoli raw. I love it that way. Your salad sounds delicious!
Thanks Mel! I agree!
This looks like it would be lovely on the holiday table. I love a broccoli salad, and adding cranberries is genius.
Thanks Becky! I like the colors together. 🙂
Yesss!! Cranberries in salads are always so delicious!
I love them, too, Laura!
Love broccoli salad. And love that you made it healthier! And perfect for fall with the seeds and cranberries. Yum!
Thanks, Jenn!
This looks fabulous to make for picnics or a packed lunch! Thanks!
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Thanks Luci!
You have made broccoli salad to new level love it.
That’s the best compliment, Swathi!
I love a good veggie filled salad, and this totally fits the bill! Broccoli is so tasty and so good for you, this is the perfect way to present it. Maybe I’ll make this for Thanksgiving dinner (I’m trying to make it a bit healthier this year).
Thanks, Debi! I really enjoy veggie salads.
What a beautiful healthy salad! So bright and colorful – a perfect salad for the upcoming holidays.
Thanks Linda! I love how festive it looks. 🙂
Oh boy! I have vowed to use more cranberries in my diet. This recipe makes it easy. Wonderful.
Thank you! It doesn’t get much easier!
I’m loving this fresh broccoli salad!! The colors, flavors, and those sunflower seeds!
Thanks Anjali! 🙂
I’ve never seen broccoli salad but it’s probably just like macaroni salad that we have here – filled with mayo and other bad stuff. This looks super delicious and healthy too!
The traditional one is pretty bad with lots of mayo and bacon. This one is a lot healthier!
What a lovely fresh salad. It would be a wonderful lunch so I’m going for it! 🙂
Thanks Ginny! I hope you enjoy it. 🙂
This looks so good—I love that you dressed a summer salad up for fall! And I love broccoli salad because it keeps so well in the fridge. I need to up my veggie intake—gotta make some of this and have it for lunch every day!
Thanks Sarah! I know your family loves broccoli!
Broccoli salad is my favorite one! Thanks for another recipe:)
Thank YOU, Uma! I hope you enjoy this version.
Always love to see salad recipes that go beyond lettuce 🙂
Thanks Nicole! I love veggie salads. 🙂
Simple and healthy just like I love my food! Plus the green from the broccoli and the red from the cranberries are looking fantastic!
Thanks so much, Marie-Pierre!