Easy Broccoli Cranberry Salad with Citrus Dressing
Looking for an easy broccoli that's a little bit different from the ordinary? This broccoli cranberry salad with mandarin oranges, crisp fresh broccoli, tart cranberries, and roasted nuts is it! Drizzled with a quick and easy citrus vinaigrette it makes the perfect side dish for all types of meals.
Servings 8
Calories 281kcal
Ingredients
Ginger Orange Vinaigrette
- ¼ cup freshly squeezed orange juice juice of about 1 orange
- 1 teaspoon finely grated orange zest
- ⅓ cup rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon dijon mustard
- ⅔ cup olive oil
- 1 clove garlic finely grated
- 1 inch piece fresh ginger finely grated
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Broccoli Salad
- 1 pound broccoli florets washed and cut into small pieces
- 2 cups mandarin oranges or clementines cut in half
- ½ cup dried cranberries
- ½ red onion sliced
- ½ cup toasted pecan or walnut pieces
Instructions
Make the Dressing
- Combine the ingredients for the vinaigrette in a small jar and shake to combine. Taste and adjust flavors as desired.
Prep the Broccoli
- Blanch the broccoli by quickly boiling it and then submerging it in ice cold water. When cool, drain it well.
Assemble the Salad
- Combine the broccoli, oranges, cranberries and red onions together. Drizzle the dressing over the top and toss to combine. For best flavor, let the salad sit in the fridge for 20 minutes before serving.
- Top with the toasted nuts and serve.
Notes
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- Cut the broccoli into even-sized bite-sized pieces. This makes it easier to eat but also they broccoli will cook more evenly.
- Let it sit after mixing. It doesn't need long but letting it sit for a few minutes allows the broccoli to soak up the flavors of the citrus vinaigrette.
- Cut mandarin oranges in half if they are rather large.
- Use fresh ginger whenever possible for the best flavor.
Nutrition
Calories: 281kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 16g | Sodium: 319mg | Potassium: 323mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 707IU | Vitamin C: 69mg | Calcium: 55mg | Iron: 1mg
