Broccoli Salad Recipe with Creamy Lemon Dressing (VIDEO)

The ORIGINAL Broccoli Salad Recipe - loaded with broccoli, apples, craisins, and pecans, and tossed in a creamy lemon dressing. A must-try potluck favorite!

⏱️ 20 min 🔪 Prep: 15 min 🔥 Cook: 5 min 📊 Easy ⭐ 5.0 (127) 👁️ 20 views
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Broccoli Salad Recipe with Creamy Lemon Dressing (VIDEO)Foto: Natasha's Kitchen

Ingredients

6 servings
  • 2 medium broccoli heads ((about 1 lb))
  • 1 large carrot (grated or julienned)
  • 1 apple (cored and chopped)
  • 1/2 small red onion ((1/4 cup thinly sliced))
  • 1/2 cup pecans or walnuts (toasted)
  • 1/2 cup craisins or raisins
  • ½ cup mayonnaise
  • ½ cup sour cream
  • 2 Tbsp lemon juice ((freshly squeezed))
  • ½ Tbsp sugar (or add to taste)
  • ¼ tsp sea salt
  • 1/8 tsp black pepper

Steps

  1. Toast walnuts or pecans over medium/ high heat, tossing them occasionally so they don't burn. Heat about 4-5 minutes then transfer to a cutting board and coarsley chop.

  2. Chop broccoli into bite-sized pieces, grate carrot, chop the apple and thinly slice onion, and transfer into a salad bowl. Add toasted pecans and dried raisins or cranberries.

  3. To make the creamy dressing, combine: mayonnaise, sour cream, lemon juice, sugar (to taste), salt and pepper. Mix well.

  4. Add dressing to taste or use the full amount like we do and toss to combine.

Nutrition Facts

Macronutrients

Calories349
Protein7g
Carbs30g
Fat24g

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