A simple, crunchy, and flavourful broccoli salad that comes together in minutes. Crisp broccoli florets are tossed with sweet dried cranberries, crunchy almonds and a creamy homemade honey mustard dressing. This salad holds up well in the fridge, making it perfect for make-ahead lunches, gatherings, or weeknight dinners.
⏱️ Time Required
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: None
Total Time: ~15 minutes (plus chilling if desired)
🛒 Ingredients
🥣 Honey Mustard Dressing
½ cup mayonnaise
1 Tbsp Dijon mustard
1 Tbsp yellow mustard
3 Tbsp honey
1 tsp apple cider vinegar
⅛ tsp garlic powder
⅛ tsp paprika
⅛ tsp salt
Freshly cracked pepper (to taste)
🥦 Salad
1 large crown broccoli (about 5 cups chopped)
¼ red onion (about ½ cup diced)
⅓ cup slivered almonds
¼ cup dried cranberries
🧑🍳 Method
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Make the honey mustard dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, Dijon, yellow mustard, honey, apple cider vinegar, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and freshly cracked pepper until smooth.
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Prep the vegetables: Chop the broccoli into small, bite-sized pieces. Finely dice the red onion.
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Combine the salad: In a large bowl, add the chopped broccoli, red onion, slivered almonds, and dried cranberries.
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Dress and toss: Pour about half of the honey mustard dressing over the salad and toss to coat. Add more dressing to taste (most people use about ¾ of the batch).
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Serve: Enjoy immediately or refrigerate until ready to eat. This salad holds up well and gets more flavourful the longer it sits.
🧊 Storage
Fridge: Store in an airtight container for up to 3–4 days.
This salad is great for meal prep or make-ahead gatherings.
✨ Tips & Variations
Add grilled chicken or chickpeas to make it a complete meal.
Swap almonds for sunflower seeds or pecans for extra crunch.
If you want it lighter, use Greek yogurt-based mayo or half mayo / half yogurt.
Add a squeeze of fresh lemon juice for extra brightness.
Thinly sliced red apple adds natural sweetness, extra crunch, and pairs beautifully with the honey mustard dressing and fresh broccoli.
📊 Nutritional Information
(Approximate, per 1-cup serving)
Calories: ~298 kcal
Carbohydrates: ~20 g
Protein: ~4.4 g
Fat: ~22 g
Fiber: ~4 g
Sodium: ~358 mg
🥦 Nutrition Tips
This salad provides satisfying healthy fats and fibre from broccoli and almonds, which help keep you full longer. Choosing a mayonnaise without added sugar or artificial oils keeps the dressing cleaner and more aligned with wholefood ingredients.
🌿 Ingredient Notes
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Broccoli: Raw broccoli provides maximum crunch and vitamin C. Chop into small, bite-sized florets so every forkful is balanced.
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Mayonnaise: A creamy base for the dressing — choose a simple ingredient version with minimal additives.
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Honey: Adds natural sweetness and balances the tang from the mustards and vinegar.
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Nuts & Cranberries: Almonds add healthy fats and texture, while dried cranberries add sweet-tart flavour.
- Red Apple: Thinly sliced red apple adds natural sweetness, extra crunch, and pairs beautifully with the honey mustard dressing and fresh broccoli.
