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    Best & Easiest Vegan Broccoli Salad

    Updated: Jul 27, 2019 by Vera Morgan · This post may contain affiliate links · 34 Comments

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    vegan broccoli salad in a blue and white bowl with wooden tongs

    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!

    vegan broccoli salad in a white and blue bowl with wooden tongs

    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!

    vegan Broccoli Salad in a blue and white bowl

    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:

    1. Whisk the salad dressing ingredients in a small bowl and set aside
    2. Prep the veggies, fruit and nuts and add to a salad bowl
    3. Pour in the salad dressing and mix everything together. Season with salt and pepper. Easy Peasy!
    4. 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.

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    vegan broccoli salad in a blue and white bowl with a wooden tong

    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

    Enjoy guys! Happy day to you? feel free to leave a comment and a rating below. I would love to hear from you.

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    vegan broccoli salad in a white and blue bowl with wooden tongs

    Best & Easiest Vegan Broccoli Salad


    ★★★★★

    5 from 16 reviews

    • Author: Verna
    • Total Time: 20 minutes
    • Yield: 6 Servings 1x
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    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

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    • 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:

    1. Whisk the salad dressing ingredients in a small bowl and set aside
    2. Prep the veggies, fruit and nuts and add to a salad bowl
    3. Pour in the salad dressing and mix everything together. Season with salt and pepper. Easy Peasy!
    4. 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

    Keywords: vegan Broccoli Salad, Broccoli Salad dressing, easy, best, potluck, summer, broccoli salad, dairy free, egg free, gluten free,

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    Comments

    1. Daina

      July 12, 2021 at 7:41 am

      Which do you like better broccoli or cauliflower for this salad?

      Reply
      • Verna

        July 12, 2021 at 7:43 am

        Both options are delicious I would recommend chopping cauliflower a little smaller if using. Enjoy!

        Reply
    2. Lorie

      July 04, 2021 at 12:26 pm

      Super delicious salad even my kids enjoyed it, broccoli and all! thank you

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Verna

        July 04, 2021 at 3:00 pm

        thank you!

        Reply
    3. Margaret

      July 02, 2021 at 9:23 am

      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

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Verna

        July 02, 2021 at 9:56 am

        Yay! thank you!

        Reply
    4. Margo

      June 03, 2021 at 3:12 pm

      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!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Verna

        June 03, 2021 at 4:02 pm

        That's so nice of you to say thank you!

        Reply
    5. Sherone B

      May 28, 2021 at 8:38 pm

      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!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Verna

        May 29, 2021 at 7:44 am

        Thank you very much!

        Reply
    6. Reagan

      May 28, 2021 at 8:36 pm

      We loved this broccoli salad it was light easy and incredibly tasty! Thank you

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Verna

        May 29, 2021 at 7:44 am

        Thank you!

        Reply
    7. Summer

      March 06, 2021 at 8:14 am

      truly delicious!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Verna

        March 06, 2021 at 10:57 am

        thanks so much!

        Reply
    8. Dan

      March 06, 2021 at 7:47 am

      Excellent salad recipe! Family favourite for sure  

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Verna

        March 06, 2021 at 10:58 am

        wonderful thank you!

        Reply
    9. Raya

      August 23, 2020 at 7:54 pm

      My whole family agrees this is the best broccoli salad recipe! I added vegan bacon bits but otherwise made it exactly as written. Fabulous!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Verna

        August 23, 2020 at 10:05 pm

        Aww well thank you very much Raya what a nice compliment!

        Reply
    10. Midge

      August 17, 2020 at 8:17 pm

      So good and easy with any raw veggies I have on hand

      ★★★★★

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      • Verna

        August 17, 2020 at 10:24 pm

        Oh nice! Glad you enjoyed the salad Midge. Thanks for commenting!

        Reply
    11. Karen

      May 06, 2020 at 12:52 am

      Best vegan broccoli salad I've come across! It's my go to now. Just love it! The dressing is amazing!!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Verna

        May 06, 2020 at 2:46 am

        That means so much. Happy to hear you enjoyed it. Thank you for your comment Karen!

        Reply
    12. Allyson Ross

      July 29, 2019 at 1:13 am

      love this!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Verna

        July 29, 2019 at 2:37 am

        So happy you enjoyed the salad Allyson! thanks so much for your comment!?

        Reply
    13. Jainie

      July 23, 2019 at 10:46 pm

      This salad received rave reviews from everyone at my cousin's birthday potluck. Definitely making this again. Thank you Verna

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Verna

        July 24, 2019 at 9:35 pm

        Oh Yay! that's so nice to hear! Thanks so much Jainie. Glad everyone enjoyed the salad. Really appreciate the comment!

        Reply
    14. Diane K

      July 15, 2019 at 10:36 am

      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.

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Verna

        July 15, 2019 at 2:04 pm

        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!

        Reply
    15. Cassidy

      July 01, 2019 at 6:46 pm

      This salad looks delicious! I can't wait to make this.

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Verna

        July 01, 2019 at 7:37 pm

        thanks so much for your comment Cassidy! Enjoy?

        Reply
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