Fresh, crunchy, and creamy — this easy broccoli salad is a quick favorite that goes with almost anything!
💚 Why You’ll Love It
Broccoli lovers, this one’s for you! This simple broccoli salad comes together in minutes and tastes amazing with almost any meal — whether you’re serving steak, grilled chicken, or even frozen pizza on a weeknight.
It’s crunchy, flavorful, and satisfying without being heavy. Plus, you only need three main ingredients and a super easy homemade dressing.
🥗 Ingredients
Base Salad (3 Ingredients!)
- 6 cups fresh broccoli florets (about 2 large heads or 600g)
- ½ cup dried cranberries
- ¼ cup sliced almonds
Dressing Ingredients
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 small shallot, finely chopped
- A pinch of cayenne pepper (optional)
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
👩🍳 Directions
- Prepare the broccoli:
Chop the broccoli into small bite-sized florets. Rinse and pat dry with a clean towel or paper towel. - Make the dressing:
In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, chopped shallot, cayenne, salt, and pepper until smooth and creamy. - Assemble the salad:
In a large mixing bowl, combine the broccoli florets, dried cranberries, and sliced almonds. Pour the dressing over the top and toss until evenly coated. - Chill and serve:
Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving. This gives the flavors time to blend beautifully.
🌟 Optional Add-Ins
You can easily customize this broccoli salad based on your taste or what’s in your fridge! Try adding:
- Crispy bacon or bacon bits 🥓
- Sunflower seeds for crunch 🌻
- Shredded cheddar cheese 🧀
- Bell peppers, finely chopped 🌶️
- Pepperoni or mini pepperoni 🍕
- Hard boiled eggs, chopped 🥚
- Other dried berries (cherries, blueberries, etc.) 🍒
🧊 Storage Tips
- Keep leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- If making ahead, store the dressing separately and toss right before serving for the freshest crunch.
🥰 Serving Suggestions
- As a side with grilled meats or BBQ
- With sandwiches or wraps for lunch
- As part of a potluck or picnic spread
🥦 This easy broccoli salad is proof that simple can be seriously delicious.
