Vegan Broccoli Apple Salad
This vegan broccoli apple salad is a perfect blend of crunch, sweetness, and tangy flavors. Featuring crisp broccoli, juicy apples, chewy cranberries, and a creamy tahini dressing, it's a fresh and nourishing dish that's easy to make and perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
- 2 medium heads broccoli (florets only), chopped (See notes below)
- 2 Apples, chopped
- ½ cup Red onion, diced
- ½ cup Pecans, chopped
- ½ cup Dried cranberries
Creamy tahini dressing
- ½ cup Tahini
- 3 tablespoon Lemon juice
- 2 tablespoon Maple syrup
- 6 tablespoon Warm water
- ½ teaspoon Salt
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the chopped broccoli florets, diced red onion, chopped apple, chopped pecans, and dried cranberries.
- In a smaller bowl, whisk together the tahini, lemon juice, maple syrup, warm water, and salt until smooth and creamy. Adjust the consistency with a bit more water, if needed.
- Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients and toss well to coat everything evenly.
- Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt, if desired.
- Cover and chill in the fridge for at least 30 minutes before serving to let the flavors meld together.
- Serve cold and enjoy!
Notes
Broccoli florets:
For the best texture and flavor, chop the broccoli into small, bite-sized pieces rather than leaving the florets whole. This allows the dressing to coat every bit of the broccoli evenly, ensuring every bite is packed with flavor. I tested this recipe both ways, and trust me—the smaller pieces are the way to go! See images in this post for a visual.
Short on time? Pre-cut bagged broccoli florets are a great option to speed things up! Just give them a quick chop if needed to ensure they're small enough for the dressing to coat evenly. You can use a 12-ounce bag for this recipe.
Don’t toss those broccoli stems! They’re packed with nutrients and can be used in so many ways. Save them for stir-fries, soups, or shred them to add to slaws or veggie fritters. They’re also delicious roasted or blended into creamy soups for an extra boost of flavor and fiber!
Servings:
This dish makes approximately 8 one-cup servings. If serving 6–8 people, each person would enjoy about 1 to 1 ⅓ cups, depending on portion size. But if you're like me and love veggies, it's easy to enjoy 2 cups of this in one sitting. Don’t overthink it—just make this and dig in! 😊