Description
This Raw Vegan Broccoli Salad is crunchy, fresh, and tossed with a creamy cashew-based dressing. Packed with broccoli, dried fruit, nuts, and seeds, it’s a wholesome, colorful dish that’s perfect as a side or light meal.
Ingredients
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For the Salad:
- 4 cups fresh broccoli florets, chopped small
- ½ cup shredded carrots
- ½ cup red cabbage, shredded
- ½ cup raisins or dried cranberries (unsweetened if possible)
- ⅓ cup sunflower seeds or pumpkin seeds
- ¼ cup chopped red onion
For the Dressing:
- 1 cup raw cashews (soaked)
- 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 2 tbsp maple syrup (or agave)
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 2–3 tbsp water (to thin)
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Soak cashews – Place cashews in water for at least 2 hours (or quick soak in hot water for 20 minutes). Drain before using.
- Make the dressing – Blend soaked cashews, apple cider vinegar, maple syrup, lemon juice, garlic, salt, and pepper until smooth. Add water gradually until creamy.
- Assemble salad – In a large bowl, combine broccoli, carrots, cabbage, raisins, sunflower seeds, and red onion.
- Toss – Pour dressing over salad and toss until evenly coated.
- Serve – Enjoy immediately or chill for 30 minutes for flavors to meld.
- Prep Time: PT20M
- Cook Time: PT2H
- Category: Salad
- Method: Raw, No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 290kcal
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 0mg