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15-Minute Broccoli Apple Salad

Sweet Mustard Broccoli Salad is a light and healthy side dish proving that broccoli salad can be as delicious as it is healthy.
Course Salad
Cuisine American
Diet Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian
Keyword acorn squash salad
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 minute
Total Time 11 minutes
Servings 6
Calories 191kcal

Ingredients

Salad

  • 1 pound broccoli with stems
  • ½ medium red onion sliced into quarter moons
  • ¼ cup sunflower seeds toasted
  • 1 apple cored and diced
  • ¼ cup parsley chopped fine

Dressing

  • 3 tablespoons Dijon Mustard
  • 3 tablespoons maple syrup
  • ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt
  • ½ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper

Instructions

  • Place a large pot of water on to boil.
  • Trim stems off of broccoli and cut florets into bite sized pieces.
  • Blanch broccoli for 1 minutes and then rinse with cool water.
  • Julienne stems and place broccoli and stems in a large bowl. Add onion, sunflower seeds, apple and parsley.
  • Combine dressing ingredients in a blender and process until well combined.
  • Toss with broccoli mixture and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes. Serve cold or at room temperature.

Nutrition

Calories: 191kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 0.002g | Sodium: 499mg | Potassium: 374mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 707IU | Vitamin C: 73mg | Calcium: 64mg | Iron: 1mg