How to Make Light and Easy Broccoli Salad - A Step-by-Step Guide

Looking for a healthy and delicious salad to add to your weekly meal rotation? Look no further than this light and easy broccoli salad recipe. Packed with nutrients and bursting with flavor, this salad is the perfect dish to enjoy as a side or as a main meal. With its crunchy broccoli, crisp red onions, and tangy dressing, this salad is sure to become a favorite in your kitchen.

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Ingredients

  • 3 heads broccoli with long stems
  • 3 medium carrots
  • ½ medium sweet onion, minced
  • ½ cup mayonnaise
  • ½ cup olive oil
  • ½ cup white wine vinegar
  • 1 medium lemon, juiced
  • ½ cup salted roasted sunflower seeds
  • salt to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Additional Time: 1 hr
  • Total Time: 1 hr 20 mins
  • Servings: 10
  • Yield: 10 servings

  • Remove broccoli stems and set aside. Chop broccoli into small florets.
  • Attach the shredder blade to a food processor. Shred 1/2 of the broccoli stems and 1/2 of the carrots. Switch to the slicer blade and slice remaining broccoli stems and carrots. Dump contents of the food processor bowl into a large bowl with broccoli florets and onion.
  • Whisk together mayonnaise, olive oil, vinegar, and lemon juice in a small bowl. Pour in with the veggies and toss to coat. Marinate in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.
  • Taste and season with salt. Add sunflower seeds just before serving.
  • Nutrition

    261 cal.

    • Total Fat: 24g
    • Saturated Fat: 3g
    • Cholesterol: 4mg
    • Sodium: 107mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 11g
    • Dietary Fiber: 4g
    • Total Sugars: 3g
    • Protein: 5g
    • Vitamin C: 90mg
    • Calcium: 63mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 413mg