Broccoli Salad Recipe with Creamy Lemon Dressing
Broccoli Salad Recipe with Creamy Lemon Dressing (VIDEO) is a vibrant and refreshing dish that brightens any meal. Combining crisp broccoli, sweet apples, and crunchy nuts, this salad is drizzled with a tangy creamy lemon dressing that ties everything together beautifully. Perfect for potlucks, barbecues, or as a side for quick weeknight dinners, it offers a delightful balance of flavors and textures that you’ll love. Quick to prepare in just 20 minutes and packed with nutritious ingredients, this salad is not only delicious but also healthy. Make it ahead of time for effortless meal prep or enjoy it fresh at your next gathering for an instant crowd-pleaser.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 6 people 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium broccoli heads (about 1 lb)
- 1 large carrot (grated or julienned)
- 1 apple (cored and chopped)
- ½ small red onion (thinly sliced)
- ½ cup toasted pecans or walnuts
- ½ cup craisins or raisins
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- ½ cup sour cream
- 2 Tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- ½ Tbsp sugar
- Sea salt and black pepper
Instructions
- Toast the nuts in a skillet over medium-high heat for about 4-5 minutes until golden brown; then chop coarsely.
- Cut broccoli into bite-sized pieces, grate or julienne the carrot, chop the apple, and thinly slice the red onion. Combine these in a large salad bowl with the toasted nuts and dried fruits.
- For the dressing, mix mayonnaise, sour cream, lemon juice, sugar, salt, and black pepper in a separate bowl until smooth.
- Pour the dressing over the salad mixture and toss gently until well combined.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 15mg