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Home / Recipes / Salad / Vegan Broccoli Cranberry Walnut Salad

Vegan Broccoli Cranberry Walnut Salad

Published September 26, 2016. Last updated April 7, 2019 by Samantha Rowland

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Vegan broccoli cranberry walnut salad is the perfect recipe for weekday lunches! This salad doesn’t get soggy so it’s perfect to make on the weekend for lunch the next few days. The best part is you can dress it up however you want! This is a great base salad or perfect on it’s own. The crunch from the walnuts with the honey mustard like dressing is the perfect fall salad!

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This vegan broccoli cranberry walnut salad in a bowl

With the seasons changing I’ve been craving heartier salads filled with ingredients like cranberries, walnuts and squash. I also couldn’t resist grabbing a bag of riced broccoli at Trader Joes last week and knew this would be the perfect base for this salad. I believe like the broccoli slaw, they actually rice the stalk of the broccoli to make this which is a great use of an otherwise disregarded item. Now if trader joes could just be closer to my house that would be great.

This vegan broccoli cranberry walnut salad in a bowl

When I worked my corporate job, I took a salad everyday for lunch. Since we are spending so much time at the gym now and we just got a little mini fridge, I have returned to my love of salads for lunch. I used this broccoli cranberry walnut salad base and added quinoa, roasted butternut squash and canned salmon for a hearty filling lunch that I am already daydreaming about having again.

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 This vegan broccoli cranberry walnut salad in a bowl

Like I said you can add to this broccoli cranberry walnut salad anything you love. Shredded chicken, temph, or salmon would all be amazing. Roasted squash, potatoes, sweet potatoes, quinoa or rice would all be great additions as well. This salad is so versitile and perfect for meal prep as it actually gets better the next day!

 This vegan broccoli cranberry walnut salad in a bowl

The dressing is perfect for any fall salad, don’t you dare buy the store bought stuff! This is all real ingredients you can feel good about eating. And don’t fret the fats are healthy fats, necessary to help you absorb the fat soluble vitamins and also help you feel full and satiated instead of yearning for more. The walnuts and the tahini dressing are both great sources of healthy fats. Walnuts provide Omega-3 fatty acids and tahini (made from ground sesame seeds) has calcium, iron, magnesium, phosphorous, manganese, copper, zinc, fiber, thiamin, vitamin B6, folate, protein, and tryptophan. You won’t find that in a store bought dressing you found on sale for $1.99!

This vegan broccoli cranberry walnut salad in a bowl

For some added sweetness dried cranberries are a great option, especially this time of year! But don’t go overboard with the cranberries, they tend to be higher in sugar and can quickly add up in calories. If you can find them, cranberries sweetened with apple juice are a better option. I can usually find these at the health food store or online! Don’t be afraid to do a big order of healthy foods online. It’s so much more convenient than taking an extra trip to the specialty store, where you are more likely to pick up things you don’t need!

This vegan broccoli cranberry walnut salad in a bowl

Watch how easy this Vegan Broccoli Cranberry Walnut Salad comes together.

If you love salads as much as I do. Dive into this Chopped Greek Salad recipe.

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This vegan broccoli cranberry walnut salad in a bowl

Vegan Broccoli Cranberry Walnut Salad

This vegan broccoli cranberry walnut salad is the perfect lunch recipe! Paleo, grain free, gluten free and so simple!
5 from 2 votes
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Course: Main Course, Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: salad
Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 5 mins
Total Time: 15 mins
Servings: 2
Author: Samantha Rowland

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Ingredients

Dressing

  • 1 1/2 tbs tahini
  • 1 tbs coarse mustard
  • 2 tbs coconut vinegar - or apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tbs maple syrup - or honey - omit if whole30
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 3 tbs water

Broccoli Salad

  • 1 bag riced broccoli - or 1 bag of broccoli florets, chopped well and steamed
  • 1 roasted red pepper - chopped
  • 1/4 cup cranberries
  • 1/4 cup walnuts

Instructions

  • In a large bowl, add the riced broccoli and microwave 5 minutes.
  • While broccoli is microwaving, make the dresssing in a small container with a tight fitting lid. Add the mustard, vinegar, honey, salt and water and shake vigerously until combined.
  • Once the broccoli is done cooking, add the cranberries, walnuts and chopped roasted red pepper.
  • Stir in dressing and stir well to combine. Add additional salt as needed.

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Nutrition Information

Nutrition Facts
Amount per Serving
Calories
306
Fat
 
16
g
Carbohydrates
 
33
g
Fiber
 
10
g
Sugar
 
12
g
Protein
 
13
g
Where does nutrition info come from? Nutrition facts are provided as a courtesy, sourced from the USDA Food Database.
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  1. Lisa

    October 29, 2020 at 10:02 am

    5 stars
    This was the first time I’ve tried a recipe using broccoli rice (I chopped fresh broccoli) and it was fabulous! Easy to make and delicious.

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  2. Janis

    September 9, 2018 at 5:31 pm

    5 stars
    This was such a wonderful salad! Perfect for the fall season.

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