Broccoli Salad – Quick, fresh, tasty and healthy.

Broccoli Salad is a refreshing side dish that combines crunch, flavour, and nourishment. It offers a welcome contrast to heavier meals while still feeling satisfying and complete. Although simple to prepare, it delivers variety in both texture and taste.

Fresh broccoli forms the base of the salad, providing crunch and colour. It is often paired with ingredients such as red onion, seeds, nuts, or dried fruit. A creamy or tangy dressing brings everything together, coating each piece lightly without overwhelming the vegetables. As the salad rests, the flavours soften and blend beautifully.

This salad has become popular because of its versatility. It can be served at braais, picnics, potlucks, or weekday dinners. Some versions lean towards sweet and creamy, while others are more savoury and sharp. Because of this flexibility, broccoli salad adapts easily to different tastes and occasions.

At The Healthy Springbok, the focus is on freshness and balance. Light dressings, natural sweetness, and wholesome add-ins keep the salad nourishing and enjoyable. It remains vibrant without being heavy.

With its crisp bite and clean flavours, Broccoli Salad proves that healthy food can still be satisfying. It adds colour to the plate and freshness to the meal, making it a reliable and welcome side dish.

Broccoli Salad

A creamy broccoli salad with a variety of ingredients as per your choice. Base ingredients include cheese, apple, dried cranberry and seeds. Quick, crunchy, and perfect for braais and gatherings.

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Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Cook Time 0 minutes mins

Chill 30 munites 30 minutes mins

Total Time 45 minutes mins

Servings: 6

Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: South African

Calories: 280

Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients

  

Salad

• 4 cups raw broccoli florets Cut small without stems
• ½ cup red onion chopped
• ½ cup bacon bits optional (grilled and chopped)
• 1 cup cheddar cheese Cut into small blocks
• ¼ cup sunflower seeds Optional
• 1 Medium sized apple Cut into small squares

Dressing

• ½ cup mayonnaise Can use vegan mayonnaise
• 1 tbsp Apple Cider vinegar
• 1 tbsp sugar

Equipment

• 1 Large mixing bowl
• 1 Small mixing bowl For dressing
• 1 Measuring cups and spoons
• 1 Sharp knife
• 1 Cutting board
• 1 Whisk or spoon
• 1 Spoon or salad tongs

Method

 

1. Mix salad ingredients in a bowl.
2. Whisk dressing separately.
3. Combine and chill at least 30 minutes.

Notes

Ideal braai side or potluck salad.  Pair with our Lamb Sosaties recipe.

Nutrition (per serving):
 Calories: 280 | Protein: 6g | Fat: 22g | Carbs: 12g | Fibre: 3g

Some additional Nutritional information based on additions to recipe:

• ~130 calories: A recipe with light mayo, sugar, vinegar, raisins, and onion.
• ~150 calories: A recipe with mayo, cranberries, sunflower seeds, and red onion.
• ~280 calories: A recipe with mayo, apple, cheese, cranberries, sunflower seeds, and red onion.
• ~317-330 calories: Recipes with bacon bits and creamy dressing.
• ~433 calories: A version with cauliflower, cheese, bacon, and dressi