Best 11 Cranberry Broccoli Salad Recipes

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**Cranberry Broccoli Salad: A Refreshing and Nutritious Dish**

Bursting with vibrant colors and a symphony of flavors, cranberry broccoli salad is a delightful dish that tantalizes the taste buds and nourishes the body. This salad is a harmonious blend of crisp broccoli florets, tart cranberries, crunchy almonds, savory bacon, and a tangy dressing that brings all the elements together. It's a perfect accompaniment to grilled meats, roasted chicken, or as a standalone lunch option. The recipe is easy to follow, requiring minimal preparation and cooking time, making it an ideal choice for busy individuals or those seeking a quick and healthy meal. This article offers a classic cranberry broccoli salad recipe, along with variations that cater to different dietary preferences and add exciting twists to the dish.

**Classic Cranberry Broccoli Salad:**
This timeless recipe showcases the core ingredients that make this salad so beloved. Fresh broccoli florets, dried cranberries, slivered almonds, cooked bacon, and a dressing made with mayonnaise, sour cream, sugar, vinegar, and seasonings come together to create a salad that is both satisfying and refreshing.

**Lightened-Up Cranberry Broccoli Salad:**
For those seeking a healthier alternative, this variation lightens up the classic recipe by using Greek yogurt instead of mayonnaise and reducing the amount of sugar in the dressing. It maintains the delightful flavors of the original while cutting down on calories and saturated fat.

**Vegan Cranberry Broccoli Salad:**
Catering to plant-based diets, this vegan version swaps bacon for crispy tofu, ensuring that the salad remains a protein-packed dish. A creamy dressing made with avocado, lemon juice, and tahini replaces the traditional mayonnaise-based dressing, adding a rich and nutty flavor profile.

**Spicy Cranberry Broccoli Salad:**
For those who enjoy a touch of heat, this variation incorporates a spicy dressing made with chili powder, cayenne pepper, and Dijon mustard. The subtle spiciness adds an extra layer of complexity to the salad, making it a great choice for those who like their salads with a bit of a kick.

**Crunchy Cranberry Broccoli Salad:**
This recipe takes the crunch factor up a notch by adding chopped celery and shredded carrots to the mix. The celery provides a refreshing crispness, while the carrots add a touch of sweetness and color. The combination of textures and flavors makes this salad a delightful experience with every bite.

**Bacon-Wrapped Cranberry Broccoli Salad Bites:**
Transform the classic salad into an elegant appetizer by wrapping broccoli florets and cranberries in bacon strips and baking them until crispy. Drizzle the bites with the tangy dressing and serve them on toothpicks for a fun and flavorful party snack.

With its vibrant colors, delightful flavors, and customizable variations, cranberry broccoli salad is a versatile dish that appeals to a wide range of palates and dietary preferences. Whether you're looking for a classic recipe, a healthier alternative, a vegan option, or a spicy twist, this article has a recipe that will satisfy your cravings. So, gather your ingredients, put on your apron, and embark on a culinary journey that will leave you refreshed, nourished, and utterly delighted.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

BROCCOLI CRANBERRY SALAD



Broccoli Cranberry Salad image

Fresh broccoli tossed with dried cranberries combined with bacon. Great for family gatherings.

Provided by lovecakes

Categories     Salad     Vegetable Salad Recipes     Broccoli Salad Recipes

Time 25m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

6 strips bacon
1 cup mayonnaise
¼ cup white sugar
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
3 heads broccoli, finely chopped
½ cup chopped red onion
⅓ cup salted sunflower kernels, toasted
¼ cup dried cranberries

Steps:

  • Place the bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain bacon slices on paper towels and crumble.
  • Whisk mayonnaise, vinegar, and sugar in a bowl; refrigerate until ready to combine with salad.
  • Combine broccoli, onion, bacon, sunflower seeds, and cranberries in a large bowl. Drizzle mayonnaise dressing over broccoli mixture; toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 314.3 calories, Carbohydrate 19 g, Cholesterol 18.1 mg, Fat 25.2 g, Fiber 3.3 g, Protein 6.1 g, SaturatedFat 4.3 g, Sodium 355.4 mg, Sugar 11.3 g

CRANBERRY BROCCOLI SALAD



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Since our home state is a top producer of cranberries, I've nicknamed this tasty recipe "Wisconsin Salad." It features sweetened dried cranberries, which our family produces from the fresh crop we harvest every fall. -Cheryl Urban, Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 cups fresh broccoli florets
1/2 to 3/4 cup thinly sliced red onion
1 cup dried cranberries
1/3 cup crumbled cooked bacon
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup half-and-half cream
3 tablespoons sugar

Steps:

  • In a large salad bowl, combine the broccoli, onion, cranberries and bacon. In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, cream and sugar until smooth. Pour over broccoli mixture and toss to coat. Refrigerate until serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 284 calories, Fat 18g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 21mg cholesterol, Sodium 322mg sodium, Carbohydrate 27g carbohydrate (22g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

DELICIOUS BROCCOLI CRANBERRY SALAD



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Easy-to-make, super healthy salad. Perfect for picnics, parties, and family meals. The cranberries give it an extra tang. A real crowd pleaser!

Provided by dragonfly099

Categories     Salad     Vegetable Salad Recipes     Broccoli Salad Recipes

Time 20m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 large heads broccoli, cut into florets
1 cup dried cranberries
½ small red onion, chopped
½ cup chopped celery
1 cup mayonnaise
¼ cup white sugar
¼ cup rice vinegar
⅓ cup cashews

Steps:

  • Mix broccoli, cranberries, onion, and celery in a large bowl. Whisk mayonnaise, sugar, and rice vinegar together in a bowl; pour over broccoli mixture. Toss to combine. Sprinkle with cashews just before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 330.9 calories, Carbohydrate 27.6 g, Cholesterol 10.4 mg, Fat 24.8 g, Fiber 3.3 g, Protein 3.6 g, SaturatedFat 3.8 g, Sodium 226.6 mg, Sugar 18.3 g

CURRIED BROCCOLI CRANBERRY SALAD



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Came up with this for a more exotic twist on the classic bacon broccoli salad, since many of us are vegetarians. Makes a great summer potluck dish, and a quick side to a world cuisine menu. Play with the type of curry powder you use to change up the base flavor.

Provided by MHarryman

Categories     Salad     Vegetable Salad Recipes     Broccoli Salad Recipes

Time 2h20m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 large head broccoli, cut into florets
½ red bell pepper, chopped
½ cup dried cranberries
½ cup chopped walnuts
4 scallions, chopped
¾ cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
1 tablespoon white sugar
1 tablespoon curry powder, or more to taste
½ teaspoon cayenne pepper

Steps:

  • Mix broccoli, red bell pepper, cranberries, walnuts, and scallions together in a large bowl.
  • Whisk mayonnaise, lime juice, vinegar, sugar, curry powder, and cayenne pepper together in a bowl until smooth; pour over broccoli mixture and toss to coat. Refrigerate salad until flavors blend, 2 hours to overnight. Toss well before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 330.8 calories, Carbohydrate 18.8 g, Cholesterol 10.4 mg, Fat 28.6 g, Fiber 3.5 g, Protein 3.8 g, SaturatedFat 3.9 g, Sodium 177.8 mg, Sugar 10.9 g

BROCCOLI APPLE CRANBERRY SALAD



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A light broccoli apple salad, good as a side dish or as a meal of its own. A great mix of flavors and textures that please with each bite.

Provided by The Kilted Q

Categories     Salad     Vegetable Salad Recipes     Broccoli Salad Recipes

Time 50m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons agave nectar
1 clove garlic, minced
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
fresh ground black pepper
sea salt
6 cups broccoli florets, chopped
1 apple - peeled, cored, and chopped
½ cup slivered almonds
½ cup grated carrots
¼ cup diced red onion
¼ cup dried cranberries

Steps:

  • Mix mayonnaise, lemon juice, agave nectar, garlic, apple cider vinegar, black pepper, and sea salt together in a bowl.
  • Combine broccoli, apple, almonds, carrots, red onion, and cranberries in a separate bowl.
  • Pour dressing into the salad; toss until well-coated. Chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 608.4 calories, Carbohydrate 35.9 g, Cholesterol 20.9 mg, Fat 51.2 g, Fiber 7.2 g, Protein 7.6 g, SaturatedFat 7.1 g, Sodium 450.2 mg, Sugar 20.7 g

BROCCOLI AND CRANBERRY SALAD



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Make and share this Broccoli and Cranberry Salad recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Charlotte J

Categories     Cheese

Time 20m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

5 cups broccoli florets, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1/2 cup red onion, chopped
1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
1 cup cooked bacon, crumbled
1 cup sunflower seeds
3/4 cup dried sweetened cranberries
1 cup salad dressing or 1 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup sugar
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Combine all salad ingredients in a large mixing bowl and mix well.
  • Combine dressing ingredients in a small mixing bowl.
  • Mix until thoroughly combined using a fork or wire whisk.
  • Add dressing to salad and mix well.
  • Refrigerate 1 hour.

CRANBERRY AND CITRUS BROCCOLI SALAD



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Found the original of this recipe in the December 2008 Betty Crocker Most Requested RECIPES: Holiday Recipe Collection, although it has been slightly tweaked by someone who really likes cranberries! NOTE: If you aren't a fan of the cranberry, pomegranates make a nice substitute

Provided by Sydney Mike

Categories     Fruit

Time 15m

Yield 5 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup orange juice
1 teaspoon granulated sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
3 cups broccoli florets, fresh, coarsely chopped
1 large navel orange, peeled, cut into bite-size pieces
1 cup dried cranberries
1/3 cup sunflower seeds, roasted, salted
2 tablespoons red onions, sliced

Steps:

  • In a large serving bowl, mix the mayonnaise, orange juice, sugar, salt & pepper.
  • Add the remaining ingredients, then toss until well-coated.
  • Store covered in the refrigerator.

CRANBERRY BROCCOLI CABBAGE SALAD



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I have never taken this salad to a function with out giving out the recipe aleast half adozen times!!

Provided by Terri Kobler

Categories     Other Salads

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 c cabbage, shredded
4 c broccoli florets, in bite size pieces
1 lb bacon, cooked & crumbled
1 small red onion, diced fine
2 c dried cranberries (craisins)
DRESSING:
1 c mayonnaise
2 Tbsp apple cider vinegar
1/3 c sugar

Steps:

  • 1. Mix all salad ingredients in large bowl. In seperate bowl mix all dressing ingredients. Toss dressing with salad. Salad can be served right away or made a day in advance.

CRANBERRY-ALMOND BROCCOLI SALAD RECIPE - (4.3/5)



Cranberry-Almond Broccoli Salad Recipe - (4.3/5) image

Provided by kellismom2

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
1/3 cup canola mayonnaise
3 tablespoons 2% reduced-fat Greek yogurt
1 tablespoon cider vinegar
1 tablespoon honey
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
4 cups coarsely chopped broccoli florets (about 1 bunch)
1/3 cup slivered almonds, toasted
1/3 cup reduced-sugar dried cranberries
4 center-cut bacon slices, cooked and crumbled

Steps:

  • 1. Soak red onion in cold water for 5 minutes; drain. 2. Combine mayonnaise and next 5 ingredients (through pepper), stirring well with a whisk. Stir in red onion, broccoli, and remaining ingredients. Cover and chill 1 hour before serving.

CRANBERRY-ALMOND BROCCOLI SALAD



Cranberry-Almond Broccoli Salad image

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
1/3 cup mayonnaise (light is fine)
3 tablespoons Greek yogurt, 2%
1 tablespoon honey
1 tablespoon champagne vinegar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
4 cups broccoli, coarsely chopped, cooked to al dente, and chilled (microwave 3 minutes)
1/3 cup slivered almonds, toasted
1/3 cup dried cranberries
4 slices bacon slices, cooked and crumbled

Steps:

  • Combine mayo, yogurt, vinegar, honey, salt, pepper. Whisk together. Store dressing in glass jar in 'frig until ready to use (can make days in advance)
  • Store onion, bacon and broccoli separately in 'frig until ready to use.
  • Mix broccoli, onion and bacon. Add dressing, and serve.

CRUNCHY CRANBERRY BROCCOLI SALAD



CRUNCHY CRANBERRY BROCCOLI SALAD image

Categories     Berry     Leafy Green     Side     Freeze/Chill     Quick & Easy

Yield 8 generous servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

Salad
1 1/4 cup fresh cranberries, chopped
1/4 cup sugar
4 cup broccoli florets
4 cup packaged shredded cabbage with carrot (coleslaw mix works well)
1/2 cup chopped pecans or walnuts
1/2 cup raisins
1/3 cup chopped red onion
6 slices bacon, crip cooked, drained
Dressing
1 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup sugar
1 Tablespoon vinegar

Steps:

  • First make the berry mixture. In a small bowl, combine the chopped berries and 1/4 cup sugar. Chill mixture until serving time. Make the dressing. In small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, 1/4 cup sugar and 1 tablespoon vinegar Make the salad Combine the broccoli florets, the shredded cabbage/carrot mixture, the nuts, the raisins, and the onion. Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss. Chill salad from 1 to 24 hours. Just before serving, gently fold in the cranberry mixture and the crisp bacon.

Tips:

- To save time, use a bag of pre-cut broccoli florets. - If you don't have dried cranberries, you can use fresh cranberries. Just rinse them well and pat them dry before adding them to the salad. - You can add other ingredients to the salad, such as chopped nuts, seeds, or crumbled bacon. - If you're making the salad ahead of time, don't add the dressing until just before serving. This will help to prevent the salad from getting soggy. - Serve the salad chilled for a refreshing side dish or lunch.

Conclusion:

This cranberry broccoli salad is a delicious and healthy side dish that is perfect for any occasion. It's easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. So next time you're looking for a healthy and refreshing salad, give this one a try!

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