The BEST And Easiest Vegan Broccoli Salad you will ever have! With apples, dried cranberries, crisp grapes, red onions, sunflower seeds and a deliciously creamy, sweet and tangy mayonnaise based dressing. Perfect summer potluck recipe!
Vegans, vegetarians and meat eaters alike devour my healthy broccoli salad at parties, Bbq's and potlucks, and nobody misses the bacon or cheese either! It’s that good!
So say no to a pre packaged salad! You will not need it. This salad is so easy and the taste is far superior.
This is honestly one of my favourite salads to make for a gathering and also one of my favourite ways to eat broccoli, lol!
This Salad is pretty versatile so feel free to swap out some of the ingredients if you like.
Here are some Broccoli Salad substitutions:
- Cauliflower for broccoli
- Walnuts or pumpkin seeds for sunflower seeds or a combo of both
- dried cherries for cranberries (so good!)
- Add more grapes and omit the apples or vice versa
- Add ¼ cup grated carrot, yum!
How to make Vegan Broccoli Salad:
- Whisk the salad dressing ingredients in a small bowl and set aside
- Prep the veggies, fruit and nuts and add to a salad bowl
- Pour in the salad dressing and mix everything together. Season with salt and pepper. Easy Peasy!
- Cover the Salad and Chill in the fridge for at least 30 minutes. Serve and Enjoy!
For full recipe instructions and ingredients see recipe card below.
Ok let's make the Best and Easiest Vegan Broccoli Salad, it's:
gluten free
nut free
full of veggies, fruits and seeds
easy
a perfect potluck recipe
healthy and delicious
addicting
best way to eat your broccoli?
kid friendly
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Best & Easiest Vegan Broccoli Salad
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 6 Servings 1x
Description
The BEST And Easiest Vegan Broccoli Salad you will ever have! With apples, dried cranberries, crisp grapes, red onions, sunflower seeds and a deliciously creamy, sweet and tangy mayonnaise based dressing. Perfect summer potluck recipe!
Ingredients
- 4 cups raw broccoli florets, chopped into bite sized pieces ( measure after you chop the broccoli)
- ⅓ cup red onion, diced
- 1 apple, cored and chopped ( I like gala apples for this recipe)
- ½ cup red or green seedless grapes, sliced in half
- ¼ cup dried sweetened cranberries, ( I like to chop them up a bit smaller)
- ¼ cup sunflower seeds, roasted and salted
Broccoli Salad Dressing Ingredients:
- ⅓ cup vegan mayo, homemade or store bought ( I use Vegenaise)
- 1 and ½ tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 2 teaspoons maple syrup or sugar or sweetener of choice
- ½ teaspoon liquid smoke (optional but so good!)
- ¼ teaspoon granulated onion
- ¼ teaspoon granulated garlic
Instructions
How to make Vegan Broccoli Salad:
- Whisk the salad dressing ingredients in a small bowl and set aside
- Prep the veggies, fruit and nuts and add to a salad bowl
- Pour in the salad dressing and mix everything together. Season with salt and pepper. Easy Peasy!
- Cover the Salad and Chill in the fridge for at least 30 minutes. Serve and Enjoy!
Notes
Here are some Broccoli Salad substitutions:
- Cauliflower for broccoli
- Walnuts or pumpkin seeds for sunflower seeds or a combo of both
- dried cherries for cranberries (so good!)
- Add more grapes and omit the apples or vice versa
- Add ¼ cup grated carrot, yum!
prep time doesn't include chill time
- salad will keep covered in fridge for 3-4 days
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Salads, Gluten free,
- Method: Bowl
- Cuisine: American
Daina says
Which do you like better broccoli or cauliflower for this salad?
Verna says
Both options are delicious I would recommend chopping cauliflower a little smaller if using. Enjoy!
Lorie says
Super delicious salad even my kids enjoyed it, broccoli and all! thank you
Verna says
thank you!
Margaret says
Wow was this ever good! Brought it to a family gathering an it was gone so fast and got quite a few recipe requests also
Verna says
Yay! thank you!
Margo says
Just tried a broccoli salad with tahini the other day. My husband did not care for it at all. Should’ve just made yours in the first place it was wonderful!
Verna says
That's so nice of you to say thank you!
Sherone B says
Just tried a broccoli salad with tahini the other day. My husband did not care for it at all. Should’ve just made yours it was wonderful!
Verna says
Thank you very much!
Reagan says
We loved this broccoli salad it was light easy and incredibly tasty! Thank you
Verna says
Thank you!
Summer says
truly delicious!
Verna says
thanks so much!
Dan says
Excellent salad recipe! Family favourite for sure
Verna says
wonderful thank you!
Raya says
My whole family agrees this is the best broccoli salad recipe! I added vegan bacon bits but otherwise made it exactly as written. Fabulous!
Verna says
Aww well thank you very much Raya what a nice compliment!
Midge says
So good and easy with any raw veggies I have on hand
Verna says
Oh nice! Glad you enjoyed the salad Midge. Thanks for commenting!
Karen says
Best vegan broccoli salad I've come across! It's my go to now. Just love it! The dressing is amazing!!
Verna says
That means so much. Happy to hear you enjoyed it. Thank you for your comment Karen!
Allyson Ross says
love this!
Verna says
So happy you enjoyed the salad Allyson! thanks so much for your comment!?
Jainie says
This salad received rave reviews from everyone at my cousin's birthday potluck. Definitely making this again. Thank you Verna
Verna says
Oh Yay! that's so nice to hear! Thanks so much Jainie. Glad everyone enjoyed the salad. Really appreciate the comment!
Diane K says
This was a delicious refreshing summer salad. I used toasted chopped walnuts instead of the sunflower seeds and also added some sliced celery. Loved, loved, loved the dressing. Will be making this all summer long.
Verna says
So glad you enjoyed the broccoli salad Diane! The addition of celery and walnuts sounds delicious! Thanks so much for your comment! Happy summer to you!
Cassidy says
This salad looks delicious! I can't wait to make this.
Verna says
thanks so much for your comment Cassidy! Enjoy?