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.
Servings: 8
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
- 1/2 cup soaked cashews
- 2 teaspoons sesame oil
- 2 teaspoons soy sauce
- 2 teaspoons maple syrup
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
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!
Notes
- If the dressing is too thick, add water by the tablespoon until it reaches the desired consistency.
Nutrition
Calories: 228kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 14g | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 14g