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From the name alone this seems like an unbelievably simple salad to make. And you know what? It is!

Tired of serving a plain steamed green veggie every night, I decided to jazz up some broccoli with a bit of added color, texture and a sweet sauce. At first I wondered if the kids would just eat the edamame, almonds and cranberries and avoid the broccoli, but they ate every bite and ended up asking for seconds.

I usually have all of the ingredients to make this dish on hand as they’re some of my staples. If you don’t have them, they’re worth picking up for whenever you want to enjoy this easy, yet impressive combination. Since you get a protein, a vegetable and a fruit, it’s like a healthy trifecta!

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Broccoli Salad

5 from 1 vote
Author: Catherine McCord
Prep Time 3 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes

Ingredients  

  • 1 Tbsp honey
  • 2 Tbsp mayonnaise (or vegan mayonnaise)
  • 1/2 Tsp kosher salt
  • 2 Tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 4 Cups Broccoli Florets, steamed
  • 1/2 Cup dried cranberries
  • 1 Cup Frozen Edamame, defrosted
  • 1/4 Cup Toasted Almonds, sliced or slivered

Instructions 

  • Place the honey, mayonnaise, salt, and vinegar in a large bowl and whisk to combine.
  • Add the rest of the ingredients and toss to coat with dressing.
  • Serve.

Nutrition

Calories: 420kcal | Carbohydrates: 44g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 27g | Cholesterol: 25mg | Sodium: 150mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 20g
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About the Author

Catherine is a mama of three. A Kentucky girl living in California. Here’s what I know: all kids can be great eaters and mealtime must be easy. I create simple, healthy recipes the whole family will love.

Comments

  1. Since mayonnaise generally has egg, I think the egg free label might be misleading for some people. But as far as I can tell, this recipe is dairy free. Maybe switch the egg free for dairy free?

  2. I like steaming it because it makes it easier to eat and digest, but I think raw broccoli would be okay!

  3. Would this work without steaming the broccoli? I use your recipes every day, sometimes multiple times a day. My husband and I have a 5 year old, 3 year old, and 6 month old. You are my go to girl! Thank you!!

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  8. This was delicious. My three year old loved it too.
    I used nonfat plain Greek yogurt, instead of mayo.

  9. Wanted to make this until I saw mayo. Any suggestions other than fake mayo or yogurt? Would italian sauce go? Thanks.

    LOVE the new site! Congrats!

  10. great recipe. My 2 and 4 year olds loved it. I steamed and then cut the broccoli real small so it would all mix in. You can use plain yogurt for a substitute for mayo.

  11. Would love to try this but we are not big mayo users in my house so it’s not much of a staple for us. Don’t really want to buy a whole jar just for 2 tablespoons. Any recommendations for a substitute?

  12. Made this yesterday to have for dinner, let it set in the fridge for a few hours. It turned out amazing 🙂 the kids and hubby loved it, never even had leftovers. GREAT recipe. thanks again

  13. Just made this with my own renditions:

    Nayonaisse for mayo. Almond slivers toasted in pan. Mini wine grapes. rice vinegar and extra honey and a touch of lemon juice.

    Thanks for the recipe 🙂

  14. This sounded so good…until I saw the mayo. gross. I don’t eat mayo or mw or sourcream…what can I do to sub it

  15. Oh, my daughter would love this! She is really into robots right now. First day of school lunch will be rice balls. We use sushi rice mixed with shredded carrot and inside is cream cheese, avocado and cucumber. We use a mold to make them so they are in the shapes of a bear, a star and a heart. She loves them!

  16. I made this last night and it was a hit. I didn’t bother steaming the broccoli but I did cook the edamame beans in the microwave with a bit of water for 3 minutes. I tossed them in with the broccoli while they were still hot which just slightly softened the broccoli. The texture was perfect! I also used cashews instead of almonds just because I like them better : )
    Thanks for a great recipe that will be made often.

  17. So good! Surprisingly, I had all the ingredients too (yeah me!), so we’re eating this right now. My toddler is only eating the cranberries and edamame so far, but that’s okay 🙂

  18. So glad you posted this Claudia..I was wondering how long to steam the broccoli but I will boil it instead 🙂

  19. For me personally, I like my fresh broccoli florets boiled for 2 and a half minutes…that leaves them blanched at the perfect crispness without the raw taste.

  20. So far 2yo will only eat broccoli swimming in cheese sauce. I bet the sweetness of this could win him over. Plus he loves cranberries! Will give it a try…

  21. Yum! Can’t wait to try it! I have made broccoli salad in the past but never steamed the broccoli first… Thanks for all the amazing recipes and meal ideas!!!

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