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Fresh, crunchy broccoli salad tossed with sunflower seeds, cheese cubes, and dried cranberries, all coated in a tangy honey mustard dressing. Easy, make-ahead, and perfect for potlucks or healthy lunches!
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5 from 2 votes

Broccoli Salad

This Broccoli Salad is a flavor-packed side dish you’ll crave all year long! Made with crunchy broccoli, sweet cranberries, Monterey Jack cheese, and sunflower seeds—all tossed in a zingy honey mustard dressing. Fresh, fast, and make-ahead friendly!
Prep Time15 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Broccoli Salad, no mayo
Servings: 4
Calories: 412kcal
Author: Rachael

Ingredients

  • 4 cups Broccoli florets thinly sliced and chopped
  • ½ cup Roasted salted sunflower seeds
  • ½ cup Red onion finely chopped
  • ½ cup Monterey Jack cheese cubed
  • ⅓ cup Dried cranberries

Dressing:

  • ⅓ cup Extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 tbsp Apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 tsp Brown mustard
  • 1½ tbsp Honey
  • 1 Garlic cloves minced
  • 1 tbsp Lemon juice
  • Kosher salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Prep ingredients. Chop broccoli, cheese, red onion, etc.
  • Combine broccoli, sunflower seeds, cheese cubes, red onion, and cranberries in a large bowl.
  • In a separate bowl or liquid measuring cup, whisk together dressing ingredients until smooth.
  • Pour dressing over the bowl of broccoli salad ingredients. Toss salad with dressing to coat.
  • Chill for 30 minutes in a refrigerator, then serve.

Nutrition

Calories: 412kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 32g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 8g | Monounsaturated Fat: 16g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Cholesterol: 13mg | Sodium: 282mg | Potassium: 437mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 17g | Vitamin A: 680IU | Vitamin C: 85mg | Calcium: 174mg | Iron: 2mg