Make a plant-based version of broccoli salad with vegan mayonnaise and cranberries! This vegan broccoli salad tastes just like the non-vegan version. It is addictively delicious. A tasty and healthy summer side dish. Great for parties and potlucks!
I've never been so obsessed with a broccoli recipe! My oil-free roasted broccoli and cauliflower recipe is an absolute staple in my house, and it's one of my all-time favorite recipes. BUT this broccoli salad is straight up addicting.
And being addicted to vegetables? That's the best kind of addiction.
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This broccoli salad is
- Crunchy
- Sweet, salty, and smoky
- Really easy to make
- Full of flavor from WHOLE FOODS
- The perfect healthy recipe to bring to summer potlucks
- Seriously addicting!
Why I love this Vegan Broccoli Salad
- Dietary needs - this salad is vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free, oil-free, and refined sugar free
- Super easy side - with just seven ingredients this salad is very easy to make and quick to prepare
- Sweet & crunchy - just what a slaw-salad should be. The crunchy broccoli and sunflower seeds complement the sweet cranberries and a slightly sweetened mayo
- Tastes exactly like the non-vegan version - I get so much positive feedback about my WFPB mayo recipe. It really tastes like mayo! And as the dressing for this salad, it makes the entire dish taste exactly like the broccoli salad you know
- Salad without the greens - there are tossed veggies and a dressing, so this is definitely a salad. But it doesn't feel like a sad, boring salad
Ingredient Notes & Substitutions
- Broccoli: I like to buy the broccoli crowns to maximize the ratio of florets to stems, but you CAN and SHOULD eat the entire stalk of broccoli, including the stems - just cut off the tough exterior
- Red Onion: if you notice your red onion is particularly pungent you can soak the chopped onion in ice water while you prep the rest of the ingredients
- Dried Cranberries or Raisins: dried cranberries are most common in broccoli salad but they often come with added sugar, so if you're looking for a no sugar option, try raisins!
- Sunflower Seeds: buy unsalted, raw, hulled sunflower seeds to avoid added oils (and added work)
- Coconut Bacon: my Coconut Bacon recipe really makes this salad. Coconut bacon is salty, sweet, and smoky. It's delicious!! I've made this salad without the coconut bacon, and it's good, but with the bacon - it's amazing!
- Vegan Mayonnaise: to keep this recipe totally plant-based use my WFPB mayonnaise recipe. It takes like 5 minutes to make! If you prefer, you can use a store bought mayo. Look of r a mayo that uses avocado oil or olive oil and avoid mayos that use canola, rapeseed, or sunflower oil.
- Maple Syrup: for a completely fruit-sweetened salad use date syrup instead
- Salt & Pepper
How to make this Vegan Broccoli Salad
Step 1. Make the coconut bacon. Let cool slightly.
Step 2. Make the vegan mayonnaise.
Step 3. In a large bowl, toss the broccoli, onion, cranberries, sunflower seeds, coconut bacon, vegan mayonnaise, maple syrup, salt, and pepper. Broccoli salad can be served immediately, for best flavor refrigerate for an hour to let the flavors blend.
What to serve with Vegan Broccoli Salad
This slaw makes a great side dish. Serve alongside your favorite protein-packed meals, like:
FAQ & Expert Tips
If you don't want to make your own mayo (but seriously, why wouldn't you want to make a healthy mayo that tastes just like regular mayo?!) I recommend Chosen Foods which is an avocado oil based mayo.
I recommend serving this salad immediately to optimize freshness.
If you have leftovers, place them in an air tight container and store in the fridge. The salad will last up to a week.
Broccoli is pretty hardy, but if you want to optimize freshness you can sprinkle some lemon juice on the salad - the acid helps keep the ingredients from going bad.
Personally, I love when cranberries or raisins soak up some moisture and get nice and plump, but you can also wait to stir in the dried fruit until right before you eat.
Recipe Prayer
Thank you for healthy summer recipes that are perfect for sharing nutrients with our friends and family. Amen.
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📖 Recipe
Vegan Broccoli Salad with Vegan Mayonnaise
Ingredients
- 8 Cups Broccoli, chopped into small pieces
- 1 Medium Red Onion, small diced
- ¾ Cup Dried Cranberries or Raisins
- ½ Cup Sunflower Seeds
- 1 Cup Coconut Bacon ingredients below
- 1 Cup Vegan Mayonnaise ingredients below
- 2 Tablespoons Maple Syrup
- 1 Teaspoon Salt
- ½ Teaspoon Pepper
Coconut Bacon
- 1 Cup Flaked Coconut
- 2 Tablespoons Liquid Aminos
- 1 Tablespoon Maple Syrup
- 1 Teaspoon Liquid Smoke
Vegan Mayonnaise
- 8 Ounces Silken Tofu
- 2 Tablespoons Tahini
- 1 Tablespoon White Wine Vinegar
- 1 Tablespoon Maple Syrup
- 1 Tablespoon Mustard
- 1 Tablespoon Liquid Aminos or Tamari
- ½ Teaspoon Onion Powder
- ½ Teaspoon Garlic Powder
Instructions
- Make the coconut bacon. Let cool slightly.
- Make the vegan mayonnaise.
- In a large bowl, toss the broccoli, onion, cranberries, sunflower seeds, coconut bacon, vegan mayonnaise, maple syrup, salt, and pepper. Broccoli salad can be served immediately, for best flavor refrigerate for an hour to let the flavors blend.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is an estimate.
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