Light and Simple Broccoli Salad, Dairy-free

This light and simple broccoli salad is a healthier version of classic broccoli salad that is made without bacon, dairy, or refined white sugar. It is full of crunch and flavor and makes for a satisfying side dish.

Say hello to your new favorite salad! This lighter broccoli salad is so satisfying that you would never guess that it was good for you. It is made with chopped raw broccoli, sweet raisins, crunchy almonds and sunflower seeds, and a from-scratch creamy honey dijon mayo dressing.

This recipe is naturally dairy-free, gluten-free, Paleo, and grain-free and is made using simple ingredients. If you love chilled creamy veggie filled salads, try our blueberry coleslaw or our dairy-free Mexican street corn pasta salad.

Why this recipe works

• It is incredibly satisfying and satisfying, but is made with healthier ingredients.
  • Most broccoli salads are full of sugar, bacon, cheese and sour cream, but not this recipe.
• It is made with 8 simple ingredients.
• It comes together easily and in less than 10 minutes.
• It can be eaten room temperature or chilled.
• It is a great side dish to bring to a BBQ, party, or to make for yourself.
• It is allergy friendly. It is dairy-free, gluten-free, and soy-free.

Recipe ingredients

• Broccoli florets– make sure to chop the broccoli florets into small pieces. We even like to chop the florets themselves.
• Raisins– check the ingredient list to make sure your raisins don’t have any added sugar in them.
• Sliced almonds– you can use crushed almonds or sliced almonds.
• Sunflower seeds– use raw sunflower seeds without shells.
• Mayonnaise– use whatever mayo aligns with your dietary needs. You can make your own or buy it.
• Dijon mustard– make sure your mustard doesn’t have added sugar inside.
• Apple cider vinegar– this gives great flavor and is a good probiotic.
• Honey– we like using raw honey, but any will work.

See recipe card below for a full list of ingredients and measurements.

Additions/ Substitutions

• Instead of raisins, you can use craisins or dried cherries.
• Instead of sliced almonds, you can use a different nut.
• Instead of apple cider vinegar, you can use the vinegar of your choice.
• Instead of honey, you can use maple syrup.
• To make this dish Vegan, use Vegan mayo and use maple syrup instead of honey.
• To make this dish Paleo, make sure your mayo is Paleo.

Step by step dairy-free broccoli salad instructions

Step 1

Step 1: Make the creamy honey dijon mayo dressing. Mix the mayo, dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, honey, salt and pepper together until creamy.

Step 2

Step 2: Chop the broccoli florets into small pieces. Add the broccoli florets, raisins, sunflower seeds and sliced almonds to a large bowl.

Step 3

Step 3: Pour the dressing into the bowl.

Step 4

Step 4: Mix the dressing into the salad.

Recipe FAQs

The ingredients in this salad are nutritious. Raw broccoli is a great source of fiber, antioxidants, vitamins and minerals. It is also anti-inflammatory by nature. Raisins help with digestion. They are also high in iron, potassium and magnesium.

Almonds are full of lighter fats, fiber, protein, magnesium and vitamin E. Sunflower seeds are a great source of vitamin E, which is great for your skin.

In an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.

You can serve it immediately after making it. Or you can chill it and serve it later.

It is a great side-dish, though it can be eaten on it’s own.