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    Broccoli Cranberry Salad With Pecans

    Published: Apr 9, 2018 · Modified: Sep 10, 2021 by Jessica Fisher

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    This slightly sweet Broccoli Cranberry Salad is full of texture, thanks to pecans, cranberries, and red onions. It makes a delicious side salad.

    Bowl of Broccoli Slaw Salad this …

    Sharing recipes is a little like playing a game of telephone. The story changes as it moves from person to person, as does the recipe. I first heard about this Broccoli Salad from Small Notebook who heard about it from Smitten Kitchen who heard about it from The Kitchn.

    I think.

    The first time I made it, I made it this way because these were the ingredients I had on hand. I made it “their way” the second time, but found that I preferred my improvisations, so that’s my story, and I’m sticking to it.

    I was actually really surprised that my family, particularly my husband, would eat this — he doesn’t like “sweet food,” but he looooooves this Broccoli Salad. Proof that a man can change his mind.

    broccoli salad ingredients in a bowl

    I love that this recipes feels heartier and maybe a little healthier than your typical cole slaw. Broccoli just seems to have it going so much more than cabbage. You know what I mean?

    Feel free to vary your dried fruits, nuts, and even the type of onion you use. Make this salad yours, baby.

    What Dressing Goes On A Broccoli Salad?

    The dressing for this broccoli cranberry salad is super simple homemade one! Making your own dressings is super easy and a great money saver too.

    Just simply whisk together mayonnaise, lime juice, red wine vinegar, brown sugar, and a little bit of salt. That’s it!

    You can of course omit the brown sugar if you are following a Whole 30 diet.

    Broccoli Cranberry Salad With Pecans

    Do You Have To Cook The Broccoli For This Broccoli Salad?

    Nope! That’s what makes it super easy to throw together.

    Just throw your broccoli in a food processor or finely chop it.

    How Long Does Broccoli Salad Last In The Fridge?

    You can keep the salad in your fridge for 1-2 days if the you have already tossed it in the dressing.

    If you want to keep it longer, you can store the salad without the dressing for 3-4 days. Then when ready to serve you can toss the salad with the dressing.

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    4.5 from 10 votes

    Broccoli Cranberry Salad

    This slightly sweet Broccoli Salad is full of texture, thanks to pecans, cranberries, and red onions. It makes a delicious side salad.
    Prep Time10 mins
    Total Time10 mins
    Course: Salad, Side Dish
    Cuisine: American
    Servings: 8
    Calories: 184kcal
    Author: Jessica Fisher

    Ingredients

    • 2 heads broccoli shredded in food processor or finely chopped
    • 1 cup pecans (chopped) toasted
    • ⅓ cup dried cranberries use unsweetened for whole 30
    • ¼ red onion for ⅓ cup diced
    • ½ cup mayonnaise
    • 2 tablespoon lime juice
    • 2 tablespoon red wine vinegar
    • 1 tablespoon brown sugar omit for whole 30
    • ½ teaspoon salt

    Instructions

    • Combine broccoli, pecans, cranberries, and red onion in a mixing bowl.
    • In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, lime juice, red wine vinegar, brown sugar, and salt.
    • Pour this dressing over the broccoli mixture and toss to combine. Refrigerate until ready to serve.

    Notes

    You can keep the salad in your fridge for 1-2 days if the you have already tossed it in the dressing.
    If you want to keep it longer, you can store the salad without the dressing for 3-4 days. Then when ready to serve you can toss the salad with the dressing.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 184kcal | Protein: 3g | Fat: 15.1g | Saturated Fat: 1.7g | Cholesterol: 11mg | Sodium: 268mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 3.8g
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    Updated April 9, 2017.

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    Comments

    1. Lynn

      May 31, 2020 at 8:13 am

      how can I use frozen brocolli

      Reply
      • Jessica Fisher

        May 31, 2020 at 8:34 am

        I wouldn’t recommend using frozen broccoli. The texture when it thaws won’t be crisp like fresh.

        Reply
    2. Delilah Moran

      October 04, 2019 at 4:08 pm

      5 stars
      This was my first time making a broccoli salad and I really enjoyed it! Plus it was a great excuse to add pecans to my pantry and use up some of the cranberries I keep on hand!

      Reply
      • Jessica Fisher

        October 14, 2019 at 2:22 pm

        Yay! I love it when a recipe is a winner right out of the gate! 🙂

        Reply
    3. Kathy

      July 25, 2018 at 7:43 pm

      I use to make it with beaten eggs in the microwave and put it in a tortilla.

      Reply
      • Jessica Fisher

        July 26, 2018 at 6:38 am

        Thanks for the suggestion!

        Reply
    4. Celia

      April 22, 2018 at 5:28 pm

      Does this keep well? I’d love to make this and eat with my lunch for a few days; not sure my husband would care for it.

      Reply
      • Jessica Fisher

        April 23, 2018 at 11:43 am

        About two days. If you’d like to make it last longer, I recommend storing the dressing and the salad separately.

        Reply
    5. karen

      April 10, 2018 at 6:09 pm

      Add a handful of crispy bacon! We leave our broccoli pieces bigger but we eat this at least once a week around here.

      Reply
      • Jessica Fisher

        April 29, 2018 at 7:32 am

        Great idea! I’d love for you to review the recipe with stars next time you make it. Thanks!

        Reply
    6. Tasty

      April 10, 2018 at 5:34 pm

      5 stars
      Made this tonight and really liked it. I added some grated carrot for extra colour as well.

      Thanks!

      Reply
      • Jessica Fisher

        April 29, 2018 at 7:32 am

        Glad to hear you enjoyed it! The carrot sounds like a nice addition!

        Reply
    7. Joan

      April 09, 2018 at 7:44 pm

      Do you just use the florets or the whole head of broccoli?

      Reply
      • Jessica Fisher

        April 10, 2018 at 5:32 am

        You can do either. I use the thin slicing disk on my food processor so it makes the stalks fairly thin. Slice them a bit if they are bigger and avoid the main stem.

        Reply
    8. kay

      November 24, 2017 at 1:52 pm

      I’ve made this several times for the holidays and there is usually none left; even the self-professed veggie haters like it. Delicious. I don’t own a food processor, but I use the large squares on a Chop Wizard for the broccoli and the small squares for the red onion. Works like a charm.

      Reply
      • Jessica Fisher

        December 12, 2017 at 8:56 am

        So glad you like it. Thanks for the tip about the chopper!

        Reply
      • kay

        April 21, 2019 at 12:48 pm

        5 stars
        editing my remark so I can add stars!

        Reply
        • Jessica Fisher

          April 23, 2019 at 1:11 pm

          Yay! So glad you liked it! Thanks for the feedback!

    9. Kelly

      January 15, 2013 at 6:25 pm

      This sounds yummy! Wonder if my son (who claims not to like broccoli or cauliflower) would eat it if he didn’t see me prepare it?

      Reply
      • Jessica

        January 15, 2013 at 8:14 pm

        @Kelly, it’s hard to recognize it as broccoli and the dressing makes it so, so yummy.

        Reply
    10. Adrienne

      July 27, 2010 at 11:00 am

      How you do cut up the broccoli so nicely? Do you use a food processor?

      Reply
      • Jessica

        July 31, 2010 at 7:34 am

        Yes, I used the grating attachment on the food processor.

        Reply

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