This broccoli salad recipe is crunchy, creamy and the perfect side salad! Made with a kefir-cumin dressing that adds a tangy flavour everyone will love.
How to Prepare Broccoli Salad?
Cut florets finely
- First, separate the edible florets/stems from the tough, thick center stem.
- Cut each floret thinly into small pieces. This step is super important in order to get the texture we’re looking for! Remember that we don’t cook the broccoli for the salad.
Prepare the ingredients for the salad:
- Flaked almonds that we roast in a pan for 5 minutes.
- Dry cranberries.
- Shredded carrots.
- Finely chopped shallots.
- Grated cheddar cheese or parmesan cheese.
Mix the dressing
Combine all the ingredients in a mason jar and shake well.
What’s kefir? Can I replace it?
Kefir is a fermented milk drink similar to a thin yogurt, but the texture is more liquid. For this recipe, we use plain kefir to add a tangy flavour to the dressing.
We can use kefir in other recipes, such as:
- Smoothie
- Muffins or cake
- In a sauce or marinade
If you don’t have kefir on hand, you can replace it with plain yogurt.
Broccoli Salad with Cumin Kefir Dressing
6
to 8 servings20
minutes5
minutes25
minutesThis broccoli salad recipe is crunchy, creamy and the perfect side salad! Made with a kefir and cumin dressing that adds a tangy flavour everyone will love.
Ingredients
- Salad
2 big broccolis (4 heads)*
2 shallots cut into small cubes
1 cup of sliced almonds
⅔ cup of dried cranberries
⅔ cup of grated carrot (about 1 medium carrot)
1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese or parmesan
- Dressing
½ cup of plain kefir 1% or 2%
4 tsp of dijon mustard
6 tbsp of mayonnaise
6 tbsp of apple cider vinegar
1 tsp of cumin powder
Instructions
- In a pan over medium heat, roast the almonds for 5-10 minutes, stirring every minute or so.
- Prepare the broccoli. Separate the edible florets/stems from the tough, thick center stem. Cut each floret thinly into small pieces. This step is super important in order to get the texture we’re looking for!
- Prepare the dressing. In a mason jar, add all the ingredients. Close with a lid and shake well.
- In a big bowl, add the diced broccoli, shallots, almonds, cranberries, carrot and cheese. Mix well.
- Pour the dressing on the salad and combine.
Notes
- When you buy broccoli at the grocery store, it comes normally with 2 heads.
- Not able to find kefir? Swap for plain yogurt instead.
FAQ
Do I need to cook the broccoli to make this salad?
No! It’s eaten raw. That’s why it’s important to chop the broccoli finley.
Can Broccoli Salad be Made the Day Before?
Yes you can. I recommend keeping the dressing aside from the salad. When ready to eat, simply pour the dressing on the salad and mix well.
What to Serve with Broccoli Salad?
- Burger: I suggest my Red Bean Burger recipe.
- Skewers: salmon, chicken, shrimp or tofu.
- Other grilled meat.
