Whenever I go to Whole Foods or I’m at a salad bar & they have broccoli salad, I always get it! It’s something that I’ve always loved! Most of pre-made salads like this are filled with funky ingredients and I wanted to change that with this one that I made. One of the best things, in my opinion, is being able to re-create some of your favorite items that you can get out. Not only are you able to control what’s going in it, but you’ll feel better eating it. This Healthy Broccoli Salad is the perfect example!
Healthy Broccoli Salad
Are you like me and Broccoli Salad reminds you of warmer weather or cookouts? It definitely does for me! This is one of my favorites to make when the weather starts to warm up and it’s the perfect thing to take with you to a cookout. It pairs well with so many things or works as a great thing to have ready in the fridge for the week. I love the mix of broccoli and cauliflower in this to switch it up a bit. My biggest tip, make sure you get a bite of each thing in this salad. The mix of broccoli and cauliflower with all the crunchy mix-in’s like cranberries, bacon, slivered almonds and red onion–so YUM.
If you’re following a Whole30 diet, this would be approved with the right condiments!
What you need for Healthy Broccoli Salad:
- Broccoli
- Cauliflower
- Bacon
- Red onion
- Unsweetened cranberries
- Slivered almonds
- Avocado oil mayo (I use this one!)
- Lemon
- Apple Cider Vinegar
- Dijon Mustard
- Sea salt, pepper, garlic powder
How to make this salad:
- Start by chopping up the cauliflower and broccoli into small florets. I recommend not having any big pieces here!
- Prepare bacon according to package.
- Chop up red onion and set aside.
- In separate bowl, combine broccoli, cauliflower, red onion, slivered almonds, cranberries and bacon.
- In small bowl, combine mayo, lemon, apple cider vinegar, dijon mustard, sea salt, pepper and garlic powder. Mix to combine.
- Pour mixture on top of bowl with broccoli and cauliflower. Mix to completely coat the salad. Adjust seasonings if needed!
- Store in the fridge. Enjoy!
Why you’ll love this broccoli salad:
- It’s made with simple ingredients that you may already have!
- It’s creamy while still being better for you. There’s no comparison to the funky ingredients found in some of the store bought ones!
- Everyone at your cookout will love you for bringing this 🙂
- It makes for GREAT leftovers! As the dressing soaks up in the broccoli, it tastes even better. Promise!
How do you cut your broccoli for broccoli salad?
I like to cut the broccoli in smaller pieces for broccoli salad. No one wants to eat big chunks of broccoli or cauliflower anyways 😉
How long can I leave broccoli salad in the fridge?
This broccoli salad can be in fridge up to 4 days to maintain freshness! It tastes even better after sitting in the fridge for a day and soaking up the mayo or greek yogurt. I like to store my broccoli salad in these containers. They are great to take with you too!
What if I don’t like cranberries?
If you don’t like dried cranberries, you can leave them out of this recipe. I love the sweetness they give to this salad (using the unsweetened cranberries) but you can definitely leave out or switch with raisins.
Serve this broccoli salad with:
- Your cookout spread!
- As a side to any dinner
- For lunch with a sandwich or wrap
Can I leave out the bacon in this recipe?
Yes! If you want to make this veggie friendly, you can leave out the bacon in this recipe. I highly suggest keeping the bacon though 😉
Recipe note:
- This Healthy Broccoli Salad is Whole30 if you use the approved Bacon and Condiments! Some that I recommend are Primal Kitchen Avocado Oil Mayo and Chosen Foods.
- I use this dressing mixer ALL the time! It’s great to use this before mixing it with the remaining ingredients.
If you like this salad, you may also enjoy these on One Balanced Life:
- Smoked Mozzarella Pasta Salad
- Kale Brussels Salad with Citrus Vinaigrette
- Curried Cauliflower and Farro Salad
- Summer Fruit Salad
- Southwestern Pasta Salad
- Healthy Potato Salad
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Healthy Broccoli and Cauliflower Salad
Simple, delicious salad!
Ingredients
- 3 cups chopped broccoli (smaller pieces)
- 2 cups chopped cauliflower
- 1 cup chopped bacon
- 1 cup red onion
- 1/2 cup unsweetened dried cranberries
- 1 cup slivered almonds
- 1/2 + 1/4 cup avocado oil mayo
- 1 lemon, juiced
- 2 tbsp dijon mustard
- 1 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tbsp + 1 tsp apple cider vinegar
- 1/2 tsp sea salt and pepper
Instructions
- Chop up broccoli, cauliflower and onion.
- Cook bacon according to package. Crumble into pieces and set aside.
- In large bowl, combine broccoli, cauliflower, onion, bacon, slivered almonds and cranberries
- In seperate bowl, add mayo, juiced lemon, apple cider vinegar, sea salt, pepper, garlic powder and dijon mustard.
- Pour ontop of broccoli and cauliflower mix. Mix thoroughly.
- Store in the fridge. Enjoy!
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