The perfect combination of sweet and salty in a delightful broccoli side salad covered in a light creamy dressing!

Easy Vegan Broccoli Salad

There was a time in my life I thought I didn’t like a whole lot of stuff – that I never even tried! I just assumed I didn’t like it based on the way it looked, mostly because some sort of vegetable was in it. I stuck to what I knew I liked. I had a terrible diet – a lot of pasta, starch, salt, sugar, and processed food. I felt disgusting but I didn’t know it until I felt good!

A cross between getting really sick and turning 40 motivated me to change my lifestyle. A step in that journey has been to try new things. The worst that could happen was I didn’t like it!

The church I attend is famous for their fabulous potlucks. It’s how I have collected so many great recipes over the years! One of my dear friends often tries new healthy recipes and brings them to share. I just love her for it! I know whatever she makes is going to be great, so I don’t hesitate to try any new recipe she brings. She made this Vegan Broccoli Salad and I am hooked!

This is my absolute favorite side dish now. It is the perfect mix of sweet, salty and crunchy. I just love, love, LOVE it! I can’t claim it though, Alexis from Hummusapien created it. Some of of my other favorite sides are Pesto Tortellini Pasta Salad, Best Hummus, and Cucumber Avocado Salsa!

What You’ll Need for the Dressing:

• 3/4 cup Cashews, Soaked
• 1/4 cup Hot Water
• 2 tbsp Maple Syrup
• 2 tbsp Apple Cider Vinegar
• 1/2 tsp Garlic, Minced
• 1/2 tsp Salt

And the Salad:

• 2 Broccoli Crowns, Florets Only
• 1 1/2 cups Red Grapes, Halved
• 1/3 cup Roasted & Salted Almonds, Finely Chopped
• 3/4 cup Red Onion, Diced
• 1/3 cup Dried Cranberries

How to Make Vegan Broccoli Salad

• Place 3/4 cup cashews in a bowl, cover with 1/4 cup hot water and soak for 10 minutes.
• Drain cashews and add to a Vitamix (or high speed blender) with 2 tbsp maple syrup, 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar, 1/2 tsp minced garlic, and 1/2 tsp salt. Blend until smooth and creamy.
• Place finely chopped florets from 2 broccoli crowns, 1 1/2 cups halved red grapes, 1/3 cup finely chopped roasted and salted almonds, 3/4 cup diced red onion, and 1/3 cup dried cranberries in a large bowl.
• Add dressing to the bowl and toss to evenly coat.

More Healthy Recipes:

• Sweet Potato and Black Bean Tacos
• Simple Tofu Scramble
• Best Vegan Nacho Cheese Sauce
• Homemade Oatmeal Bread
• Vegan Chocolate Pudding
• Easy Healthy Pancakes

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Vegan Broccoli Salad

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Vegan Broccoli Salad, the perfect combination of sweet and salty in a delightful broccoli side salad covered in a light creamy dressing!

Prep Time 30 minutes

Total Time 30 minutes

Ingredients

Dressing

• 3/4 cup Cashews, Soaked
• 1/4 cup Hot Water
• 2 tbsp Maple Syrup
• 2 tbsp Apple Cider Vinegar
• 1/2 tsp Garlic, Minced
• 1/2 tsp Salt

Salad

• 2 Broccoli Crowns, Florets Only
• 1 1/2 cups Red Grapes, Halved
• 1/3 cup Roasted & Salted Almonds, Finely Chopped
• 3/4 cup Red Onion, Diced
• 1/3 cup Dried Cranberries

Instructions

1. Place cashews in a bowl, cover with hot water and soak for 10 minutes.
2. Drain cashews and add to a Vitamix (or high speed blender) with maple syrup, apple cider vinegar, minced garlic, and salt. Blend until smooth and creamy.
3. Place finely chopped florets from broccoli crowns, halved red grapes, finely chopped almonds, diced red onion, and dried cranberries in a large bowl.
4. Add dressing to the bowl and toss to evenly coat.