Broccoli Crunch Salad

Raw broccoli, toasted almonds, and raisins in a creamy dressing — the deli-counter classic.

15 min4 servingsAmerican191 kcal/serving7g protein
Broccoli Crunch Salad — American recipe, finished and plated

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Ingredients

  • 1 head Broccoli
  • 4 tbsp Mayonnaise
  • 1 tbsp Red wine vinegar
  • ½ tsp Salt
  • 40 g Almonds (optional)
  • 40 g Raisins (optional)
  • ¼ Red onion (optional)
  • 1 tsp Honey (optional)

Method

  1. Cut the broccoli into very small bite-size florets — small pieces are the whole game.
  2. Toast the almonds in a dry skillet over medium heat, shaking often, until golden and fragrant, about 3 minutes.
  3. Chop the cooled almonds roughly.
  4. Sliver the red onion as thin as you can.
  5. Whisk the mayonnaise, vinegar, honey, and salt in a large bowl until smooth.
  6. Fold the broccoli, raisins, and slivered onion through the dressing until evenly coated.
  7. Let the salad rest 10 minutes so the broccoli softens slightly into the dressing.
  8. Top the salad with the toasted almonds and serve.

Nutrition per serving

191Calories
7gProtein
22gCarbs
10gFat
6gFiber

Estimated from ingredients; varies with exact portions and brands.

About Broccoli Crunch Salad

Broccoli crunch salad is an American deli-counter and potluck standard, the kind of make-ahead salad that shows up at cookouts and holiday spreads. Raw broccoli is the base, bound in a creamy, sweet-tangy dressing of mayonnaise cut with red wine vinegar and honey, then studded with raisins, slivered red onion, and toasted almonds. The name earns itself: the whole point is contrast between crisp raw florets, chewy raisins, and crunchy nuts in a rich dressing.

Two details separate a good version from a soggy one. Cutting the broccoli into very small bite-size florets — described here as the whole game — means the dressing coats every piece and the raw crunch stays pleasant rather than woody. Toasting the almonds first deepens their flavor and keeps them crisp, and letting the dressed salad rest ten minutes softens the broccoli just enough to take the edge off its rawness. It comes together in fifteen minutes, holds up well in the fridge, and is at its best as a side to grilled or roasted mains.

Broccoli Crunch Salad: frequently asked questions

How many calories are in Broccoli Crunch Salad?

One serving of Broccoli Crunch Salad has about 191 calories, with 7g of protein, 22g of carbs, 10g of fat and 6g of fiber. These are estimates based on the ingredient amounts in this recipe and will vary with your exact portions and brands.

Is Broccoli Crunch Salad gluten-free?

Based on its ingredients, Broccoli Crunch Salad has no gluten-containing components, so it's naturally gluten-free — as always, check that any packaged ingredients you use are certified gluten-free to be safe.

Do I need every ingredient to make Broccoli Crunch Salad?

The core ingredients are essential, but you can leave out almonds, raisins, red onion — they're optional and mainly there for extra flavor or finish.

How many servings does Broccoli Crunch Salad make?

This recipe makes 4 servings. In the app you can scale it up or down and the ingredient amounts adjust automatically.