Healthy Broccoli Salad (without mayonnaise or bacon)
This healthy broccoli salad without mayo or bacon is crisp & crunchy, vibrant, and packed with antioxidants! It is perfect for summer BBQs, meal prep, or a clean side dish for any dinner and is great for vegan/dairy-free diets!
Ingredients
Salad
- 5-6 cups fresh broccoli florets, chopped fine
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 1/3 cup red onion, diced finely
- 3/4 cup mixed chopped fresh herbs (cilantro & parsley)
- 1/3 cup slivered almonds or sunflower seeds
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries (totally optional!)
Creamy green goddess dressing
- 1 1/2 cups packed fresh parsley
- 1 1/2 cups packed fresh cilantro
- 1/2 cup fresh dill (or 1-2 tsp dried dill)
- 1 green onion, chopped
- 2 garlic cloves
- 1/2-3/4 tsp sea salt
- pinch red pepper flakes
- 1/4 cup tahini
- 1/4 cup coconut yogurt or greek yogurt (plain, unsweetened) *or more tahini/mayo
- 2 small lemons, juiced
- water, as needed
Instructions
- Add the chopped broccoli, onion, nuts/seeds, cranberries (if using), herbs, and microgreens (if using) to a large serving bowl. Toss everything well.
- In a blender, combine all of the ingredients. Blend until smooth. Taste & adjust as you'd like. I like to add water as needed, until it reaches my desired consistency. You can keep it thick or thin it out a bit!
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss well to combine.
- Cover and store in the fridge until ready to serve or enjoy straight away!