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Broccoli Salad

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
Cook Time 0 minutes
Chill 30 munites 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
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