Recipe: Broccoli Cranberry Salad

This broccoli cranberry salad is possibly one of the simplest recipes I have ever shared. Don’t let that fool you though, it’s also seriously delicious. So quick to make, it’s an excellent addition to a BBQ or picnic. It’s vegan friendly too!

Broccoli Cranberry Salad | I Spy Plum Pie

I slightly tweaked a recipe from Cookie and Kate

Ingredients List

  • 1/2 cup slivered almonds
  • 2 medium heads of broccoli
  • 1/2 red onion
  • 1/3 cup dried cranberries
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 2tbs apple cider vinegar
  • 1.5tbs dijon mustard
  • 1tbs maple syrup
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • Salt and pepper

Steps

  1. Toast the almonds until lightly golden and then set aside
  2. Slice the broccoli (stems and florets) and then roughly chop and add to a serving bowl
  3. Dice the onion and add to the broccoli
  4. Add the almonds and cranberries and toss to combine
  5. In a bowl, add the olive oil, vinegar, mustard, maple syrup and minced garlic
  6. Whisk together, then taste and season with salt and pepper
  7. Pour over the broccoli mix and toss to coat. Set aside to marinate until ready to serve

Broccoli Cranberry Salad | I Spy Plum Pie

That’s all there is to this broccoli cranberry salad! I love the freshness of using raw broccoli, and the tartness of the cranberries. It’s one of those salads that gets better after you let it sit for a while as the flavours of the dressing really start to shine. That means it works excellently for leftovers too. If you have any leftover that is – it’s so good you can’t guarantee it!

Broccoli Cranberry Salad | I Spy Plum Pie

This broccoli cranberry salad is perfect as part of a big spread at a BBQ or picnic, or even as part of a dinner party. It will help counterbalance any heavy or creamy dishes you might be serving, and ensure you get a good serve of greens in. Plus, most importantly it’s seriously tasty!

Broccoli Cranberry Salad | I Spy Plum Pie

Who wants to give this broccoli cranberry salad a try?

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