Vegan Mandarin Orange Broccoli Salad

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Are you looking for a fun twist on broccoli salad? This Vegan Mandarin Orange Broccoli Salad is the perfect combination of a mandarin orange salad and a classic broccoli salad.

The broccoli is perfectly roasted, the dressing is delicious, and it makes for a super healthy meal prep salad for the week! Make it today!

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Favorite Vegan Broccoli Salad

This is not your average broccoli salad, it’s a delicious, VEGAN broccoli salad. Get pumped.

Have you ever made a creamy vegan broccoli salad? We have a traditional healthy broccoli salad with bacon on the site that is made with Greek yogurt and a little mayo, but it is far from a vegan salad!

We wanted to create a broccoli salad that was creamy and vegan. We just love our vegan pesto pasta salad and our vegan cheese sauce. We can’t get enough of the creamy cashew sauce and thought it would be perfect in a broccoli salad. Now let’s get down to business.

vegan broccoli Salad in a bowl.

Mandarin Orange Broccoli Salad Ingredients

The fixings in this vegan broccoli salad are some of our favorites! This healthy broccoli salad has the perfect combination of sweet and savory and has the perfect amount of crunch!

  • Broccoli- We decided to roast the broccoli for this vegan Asian broccoli salad to give the salad a delicious roasted flavor. It’s so delicious!
  • Olive Oil- Olive oil is a great source of healthy fats and it gives any salad a great flavor!
  • Mandarin Oranges- Not only do mandarin oranges bring me back to childhood, but they are a great sweet addition to this broccoli salad. They give you a little sweetness and vitamin C!
  • Raisins- Raisins keep you regular and are high in healthy sugars to give you a little boost of energy throughout the day.
  • Red Onion- Red onions are nutrient-dense! They pack a ton of vitamins are a low-carbohydrate vegetable. They give great flavor to any salad. If you don’t like raw red onions, try sauteing the red onion before adding it to the salad.
  • Slivered Almonds- Feel free to choose any nut for this broccoli salad. We chose slivered almonds because they offer a crunch and they are antioxidant-rich!
  • Sesame Seeds- Sesame seeds are a great source of plant protein and you just can’t beat the soft, yet crunchy texture they offer to any salad. If you are out of sesame seeds, try replacing them with hemp hearts. They offer a similar texture!
Asian Broccoli Salad Ingredients.

How to Make Vegan Salad Dressing

This vegan salad dressing is similar to the dressing we used in our Creamy Vegan Pesto Pasta Salad. You just can’t beat the creaminess that is a cashew cream sauce. I love the amount of protein that is packed into this sauce, especially for people who do follow a vegan lifestyle.

Soak the Cashews

The key to super creamy cashew sauce is to soak your cashews correctly. You want them to break down enough for them to soften. There are two different ways to soak cashews for this dressing:

  1. Overnight- Cover the cashews with water and let them soak overnight.
  2. Flash Soak- Bring a small pot of water to a boil and add the cashews to the boiling water. Let sit for at least 15 minutes before blending.
Asian Broccoli Salad in a bowl.

Blend all the Ingredients

Once the cashews are soft all you have to do is add all of the dressing ingredients into a high-powered blender. This is key! Make sure you have a high-powered blender or a high-powered food processor to pulverize and cream the dressing! That’s it! Pour the creamy cashew dressing over the broccoli salad and you have heaven in a bowl!

Asian Broccoli Salad in a bowl.

Healthy Vegan Salad Recipes

4.84 from 6 votes

Vegan Mandarin Orange Broccoli Salad

This Mandarin Orange Broccoli Salad is a vegan twist on classic broccoli salad. It’s made with a yummy cashew dressing, mandarin oranges, almonds, and raisins.
Prep: 25 minutes
Cook: 25 minutes
Total: 50 minutes
Servings: 8
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Ingredients 

  • Mandarin Orange Broccoli Salad
  • 6 cups chopped broccoli
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 11 oz. can Mandarin oranges, drained
  • 1/2 cup raisins
  • 1/4 cup finely diced red onion
  • 1/3 cup slivered almonds
  • 1 tablespoon sesame seeds

Broccoli Salad Dressing

Instructions 

  • Preheat oven to 400ºF and spray a baking sheet with olive oil cooking spray.
  • Spread broccoli florets out on the baking sheet, drizzle with 2 tablespoons of olive oil, and roast in the oven for 20-25 minutes or until broccoli has browned (but not mushy).
  • Next, place Mandarin oranges, raisins, red onion, slivered almonds, and sesame seeds into a large bowl and set aside.
  • Prepare vegan broccoli salad dressing by placing all dressing ingredients into a high-speed blender and blend all ingredients together until smooth.* Set aside.
  • Remove broccoli from the oven, let it cool, and then add broccoli to the rest of the salad ingredients and mix.
  • Pour broccoli salad dressing over the broccoli salad and mix well. Make sure all broccoli salad ingredients are coated in dressing.
  • Place in the refrigerator to chill. Enjoy!

Tips & Notes

  • If the dressing is too thick, add water by the tablespoon until it reaches the desired consistency.

Nutrition

Calories: 228 kcal, Carbohydrates: 22 g, Protein: 5 g, Fat: 14 g, Fiber: 4 g, Sugar: 14 g

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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March 16, 2024 2:55 am

5 stars
Vegetable salad is a delicious and healthy food

Ayurvedic diabetes Combo
July 26, 2023 7:59 am

5 stars
This orange-sesame-broccoli-salad looks absolutely delicious! I love the combination of vibrant colors and flavors in this dish. The tanginess of the oranges perfectly complements the nutty taste of sesame seeds, and the broccoli adds a refreshing crunch to every bite. It’s not just a feast for the taste buds but also a nutritional powerhouse with all the vitamins and antioxidants from the fresh ingredients.

Omni Ayurveda
July 14, 2023 2:47 am

4 stars
The combination of juicy oranges, crunchy broccoli, and nutty sesame seeds creates a harmonious blend that is both satisfying and nutritious.

Claudia Armani
June 6, 2023 2:13 am

5 stars
What a lovely salad, and what a lovely blog! So much inspiration. I will check you out more often!

AZ NEWS
May 7, 2023 7:24 am

5 stars
The vinaigrette dressing is the star of the show. It’s made with a blend of orange juice, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, and honey. The dressing is light and tangy, perfectly balancing out the sweetness of the mandarin oranges and the bitterness of the broccoli.

Emily Richter
May 8, 2023 11:10 am
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We love this dressing too!