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Vegan Apple Broccoli Salad

A crunchy, refreshing, and fully plant-based broccoli salad with apples, walnuts, and dried cranberries.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Salad
  • 4 cups broccoli florets
  • 1 apple diced
  • 0.25 cup red onion finely chopped
  • 0.5 cup dried cranberries
  • 0.5 cup walnuts toasted and chopped
  • 0.5 cup vegan mayonnaise or cashew cream
  • 1 tbsp maple syrup
  • 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar or lemon juice
  • to taste salt and pepper

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Knife
  • Cutting board

Method
 

  1. Chop broccoli into florets.
  2. Dice apple and toss with lemon juice to prevent browning.
  3. Whisk together vegan mayonnaise, maple syrup, and apple cider vinegar.
  4. Combine broccoli, apple, red onion, cranberries, and walnuts in a large bowl.
  5. Pour dressing over salad and toss gently to coat.
  6. Chill 15–30 minutes if desired before serving.

Notes

Add apples just before serving to maintain freshness.