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Close up of a bowl of salad with broccoli, sunflower seeds, red onion, and bacon bits.

Citrus Broccoli Sunflower Salad

Citrus Broccoli Sunflower Salad

An easy summer salad with broccoli, red onion, raisins, and sunflower seeds in a citrus dressing.
 Michigan Harvest to Table™
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Prep Time 15 minutes
chill time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Course Salads, Sides
Cuisine American
Servings 10 Servings

Ingredients
  

  • 2 heads fresh broccoli, about 8 cups
  • ¾ cup light mayonnaise
  • 2 teaspoons lemon or orange juice
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced, or ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon pepper
  • ½ cup dried cranberries or golden raisins
  • ½ cup roasted sunflower seeds
  • ¼ cup red onion, minced

Instructions
 

  • Wash broccoli, trim stem ends and discard, cut stalks from florets and peel. Chop everything into bite sized pieces.
  • Whisk mayonnaise, juice, garlic, and pepper in large bowl.
  • Add broccoli, cranberries or raisins, sunflower seeds, and onion. Mix gently to coat.
  • Refrigerate at least 1 hour before serving.

Notes

Change it Up
  • Add ½ teaspoon ground Dijon mustard, and 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves to Step 2.
  • Add 2 medium chopped apples and ½ cup crumbled bleu cheese.
  • Add ¼ cup crisp bacon or bacon bits and ½ cup canned garbanzo beans, drained and rinsed.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 cupCalories: 126calCarbohydrates: 14gProtein: 3gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 3mgSodium: 174mgFiber: 3g
Keyword Fresh, Healthy, Potluck, Summer, Vegetarian