Broccoli Salad Recipe with Creamy Lemon Dressing (VIDEO)
The ORIGINAL Broccoli Salad Recipe - loaded with broccoli, apples, craisins, and pecans, and tossed in a creamy lemon dressing. A must-try potluck favorite!
Ingredients
Ingredients for Broccoli Salad Recipe:
- 2 medium broccoli heads , (about 1 lb)
- 1 large carrot, grated or julienned
- 1 apple, cored and chopped
- 1/2 small red onion, (1/4 cup thinly sliced)
- 1/2 cup pecans or walnuts, toasted
- 1/2 cup craisins or raisins
Ingredients for Creamy Lemon Dressing:
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- ½ cup sour cream
- 2 Tbsp lemon juice, (freshly squeezed)
- ½ Tbsp sugar, or add to taste
- ¼ tsp sea salt
- 1/8 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Toast walnuts or pecans over medium/ high heat, tossing them occasionally so they don't burn. Heat about 4-5 minutes then transfer to a cutting board and coarsley chop.
- Chop broccoli into bite-sized pieces, grate carrot, chop the apple and thinly slice onion, and transfer into a salad bowl. Add toasted pecans and dried raisins or cranberries.
- To make the creamy dressing, combine: mayonnaise, sour cream, lemon juice, sugar (to taste), salt and pepper. Mix well.
- Add dressing to taste or use the full amount like we do and toss to combine.
Nutrition Facts
Broccoli Salad Recipe with Creamy Lemon Dressing (VIDEO)
Amount per Serving
Calories
349
% Daily Value*
Fat
24
g
37
%
Saturated Fat
5
g
31
%
Cholesterol
17
mg
6
%
Sodium
305
mg
13
%
Potassium
779
mg
22
%
Carbohydrates
30
g
10
%
Fiber
7
g
29
%
Sugar
16
g
18
%
Protein
7
g
14
%
Vitamin A
3110
IU
62
%
Vitamin C
185.5
mg
225
%
Calcium
129
mg
13
%
Iron
1.9
mg
11
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
