Salad - Broccoli with Apples, Walnuts, and Craisins - and Variations!

This salad is easy to change according to what you have on hand.  A few ideas are at the bottom of this post.


This broccoli salad with apples, walnuts, and cranberries is sweet, crunchy, and tangy. It's the perfect make-ahead side recipe since it doesn't get soggy and it makes a ton! Paleo, dairy free, gluten free, and vegetarian.


In the bottom of a large mixing bowl, whisk together dressing ingredients until smooth.
  • Vegannaise (or mayo) - vegan yogurt
  • honey - maple syrup
  • apple cider vinegar
  • salt and pepper 

Add the remaining ingredients; stir well to coat.
  • fresh broccoli florets cut into small pieces
  • dried cranberries or raisins
  • 1 apple unpeeled and diced
  • walnuts coarsely chopped or sunflower seeds
  • diced red onion    (optional)
  • chopped fresh parsley    (optional)

Notes
This recipe can be served immediately, but the flavors improve after a few hours in the fridge. 



To turn it into "Christmas Salad", add carrots, cauliflower, diced red onions, and corn.



This one is "Broccoli, Cashew, Apple and Pear Salad" with Cranberries and chopped red onions.


Peas could be used in this salad as a main ingredient or as an addition.


Recipe Inspiration Sources:  
Bowl of Delicious
Julia's Album - This is her Pinterest page.  She is not vegan but has a bunch of interesting looking salad recipes that would easy to make vegan.