The best dairy-free broccoli salad
Cool and crispy salad that is perfect to pair with any protein. This salad is also easier to digest thanks to the blanched broccoli. Very versatile and easy to customize! Keep it low-carb by omitting the dried fruit or substitute raisins or diced apples for the dates. This dairy-free broccoli salad is the perfect summer side dish!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
Ingredients
1 head of broccoli, chopped into florets (or a 12 oz bag of pre cut florets)
½ cup avocado oil mayo (chosen foods, sir kensington or homemade)
1 tbsp maple syrup (or honey)
1 tsp celery seed
Salt & pepper, to taste
2 tsp onion powder
¼ cup red onion, finely minced
¼ cup apple cider or red wine vinegar
⅓ cup toasted, sliced almonds or pecans
¼ cup chopped dates
3 slices of bacon, cooked until crispy and chopped, optional
Instructions
- Fill a 2 qt saucepan with water and bring to a boil. Salt the water and drop in the raw broccoli florets. Set a timer for 2 minutes. Meanwhile, fill a large bowl with ice and cold water. Set next to the stove. When the timer ends, skim the broccoli from the hot water and submerge into the ice bath. Let stand in the ice bath for 5 minutes.
- Remove broccoli from the ice bath and allow it to drain on paper towels or a clean kitchen cloth.
- In a large bowl, combine mayo, maple syrup, celery seed, salt, black pepper, onion powder, chopped onion, and vinegar. Whisk to combine.
- Add broccoli and stir to coat completely.
- Add toasted, sliced almonds and chopped dates. Bacon, optional.
- Chill the salad until ready to serve. Can be made up to 4 hours before serving.
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