Best Broccoli Salad Recipe (No Mayo!)
Best Broccoli Salad Recipe (No Mayo!) is a vibrant and healthy alternative to traditional salads that will tantalize your taste buds. Combining crunchy broccoli florets, savory bacon, and sweet-tangy honey mustard dressing, this salad is not only delicious but also packed with nutrients. Perfect for potlucks, family gatherings, or as a refreshing side dish during weeknight dinners, it’s a lighter option everyone can enjoy without the heaviness of mayonnaise.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Total Time: 0 hours
- Yield: Serves approximately 6 people 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 cups broccoli florets
- ⅓ cup diced red onion
- 4–6 strips cooked bacon (or ¼ cup bacon bits)
- ½ cup dried cranberries
- ½ cup shredded white cheddar cheese
- 3 tablespoons roasted sunflower seeds
- Dressing: Dijon mustard, honey, olive oil, apple cider vinegar, garlic powder, salt, black pepper
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine broccoli florets, red onion, bacon, cranberries, cheese, and sunflower seeds.
- For the dressing, blend together mustard, honey, olive oil, vinegar, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Pour the dressing over the salad mixture and toss well to coat evenly. Serve immediately or chill for enhanced flavors.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 15mg