Vegan Broccoli Salad

Brighten up your table with this vibrant, crunchy Vegan Broccoli Salad, a plant-based twist on a classic favorite. Packed with nutrient-rich broccoli florets, sweet shredded carrots, juicy red bell peppers, and tangy red onion, this salad offers an irresistible combination of flavors and textures. Sunflower seeds and raisins add a delightful crunch and subtle sweetness, while a creamy, zesty dressing made with vegan mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, and a hint of maple syrup ties it all together. Ready in just 20 minutes, this no-cook recipe is perfect for meal prep, picnics, or as a crowd-pleasing side dish. Serve it chilled for an ultra-refreshing, healthy addition to your menu. Whether you're looking for a vegan side dish or a flavorful way to eat more veggies, this recipe is a must-try!

Nutriscore Rating: 80/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 cups broccoli florets
• 1 cup carrots, shredded
• 0.5 cup red onion, finely diced
• 1 red bell pepper, diced
• 0.5 cup sunflower seeds
• 0.5 cup raisins
• 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
• 1 tablespoon maple syrup
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 0.5 cup vegan mayonnaise
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Wash the broccoli florets thoroughly under cold running water and drain well.

Step 2

In a large bowl, combine the broccoli florets, shredded carrots, diced red onion, diced red bell pepper, sunflower seeds, and raisins.

Step 3

In a separate small bowl, whisk together the apple cider vinegar, maple syrup, Dijon mustard, vegan mayonnaise, salt, and black pepper until smooth and well-combined.

Step 4

Pour the dressing over the broccoli mixture and toss everything together until the vegetables are evenly coated.

Step 5

Cover the bowl and refrigerate the salad for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld together.

Step 6

Before serving, give the salad a good stir and adjust the seasoning with additional salt and pepper if needed.

Step 7

Serve the salad chilled or at room temperature. Enjoy this crunchy, refreshing vegan broccoli salad as a standalone dish or as a side.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1130.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1242.6

Total Fat 59.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 7.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 35.7g
Cholesterol 27mg	0%
Sodium 2133.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 167.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 30.9g	0%
Total Sugars 98.2g
Protein 34.2g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 379.9mg	0%
Iron 8.8mg	0%
Potassium 2347.4mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 40.0%

Protein: 10.2%

Carbs: 49.8%