Crunchy Broccoli Raisins Walnut Salad is one refreshing and colorful salad you’ll want to put on your list of salads to make this year! And one you’ll want to make over and over again because it’s loaded with fresh vegetables has a superb flavor and a wonderful crunch with every bite.
Our Crunchy Broccoli Raisins and Walnut Salad is simply tossed with fresh chopped broccoli, fresh chopped cabbage, raisins, dried cranberries, and walnuts with a sweet, Dijon vinaigrette.
Then topped with crispy bacon just before it’s served. YUM!
It was so amazing, we all couldn’t stop eating it.
Inspired by a nearby deli, this crunchy broccoli salad happens to be my take on a salad I would often buy at our local delicatessen. The gentleman behind the counter was rude and reluctant to give up his secret dressing (he reminded me of a bulldog).
Regardless, I tried to duplicate his salad, and with only a few attempts, I was able to come pretty close to the taste of that wonderful and full flavor dressing.
A cold, crisp and fresh-tasting salad like this one will make a great choice to bring to any BBQ or any friends gathering during the summer because it’s one that will definitely not wilt, nor get soggy.
In fact, it will remain fresh and crispy up to 2 days.
Crunchy Broccoli Raisins Walnut Salad is relatively easy to make.
You only need a few minutes to chop the broccoli and cabbage. Once it’s ready and tossed together, you’ll need to allow the salad to marinate for an hour or two before serving.
A vegetable salad that is refreshing, satisfying, and healthy at the same time, is a win-win for everyone!
If you want to try another one of our faves, try our Baby Arugula Watermelon Granola Salad. It too is refreshing, colorful, and delicious!
We promise this crunchy broccoli, raisins, and walnut salad will be a summer salad that will never disappoint either. Everyone truly loves it!
Give it a try and let us know!
ENJOY!!
A Few Great TIPS!
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If you plan to make this salad for the holidays or for a dinner party, you can make it one day in advance. But hold the vinaigrette until you are ready to serve the salad.
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Also, we provided a quick VIDEO below on ‘How to Clean Fresh Broccoli’ properly.
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It’s best to prepare the vinaigrette in advance, store it in a small mason jar, chill until you are ready to use it. This will ensure the salad will be perfect the day you serve it.
*Full recipe card at the bottom of this post!
Ingredients for Crunchy Broccoli Raisins and Walnut Salad:
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1 lb. fresh broccoli florets
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1 cup mayonnaise
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2 tsp. sugar
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1 tsp. Dijon mustard
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1/3 cup apple cider vinegar
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1 Tbsp. red wine vinegar
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1 tsp. table salt
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1/4 tsp. red pepper flakes
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1/4 cup chopped red onion
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1/2 small head white cabbage-thinly sliced
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1/4 cup raisins
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1/4 cup chopped walnuts
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1/4 cup organic dried cranberries
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5 slices of bacon
1. Clean and rinse broccoli. Cut broccoli florets from stems, and separate florets into small bite-size pieces. Peel away the tough outer layer of stems. Finely chop stems.
2. Whisk together mayonnaise, sugar, mustard, both vinegar, salt, and red pepper flakes in a large bowl. Add broccoli, cabbage, raisins, cranberries, red onion, and walnuts; stir to coat.
3. Cover and chill for one to two hours.
4. In the meantime, cover a paper plate with a paper towel and place bacon on the plate, then place another paper towel on top to cover the bacon. Cook bacon in the microwave for 4 to 5 minutes.
5. Remove and crumble the bacon into small pieces. Set aside. When ready to serve, toss in the bacon pieces, reserve a few pieces to garnish on top. Serve.
Yields: 8 servings
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Finally, A few more healthy veggie salads for you to try!
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Maria’s Best Carrot Salad.
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Green Beans and Carrot Salad – Italian Style!
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Asparagus Salad.
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Potato and Green Bean Salad.
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Healthy Apple Bok Choy Salad.
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Delicious Artichoke Heart Salad.
Yield: 8 servings
Crunchy Broccoli Raisins and Walnut Salad
This salad is simply tossed with fresh chopped broccoli, fresh chopped cabbage, raisins, dried cranberries, and walnuts with a sweet, Dijon vinaigrette. Then topped with crispy bacon just before it's served. It was so amazing, we all couldn't stop eating it.
Prep Time
20 minutes
Cook Time
5 minutes
Total Time
25 minutes
Ingredients
- 1 lb. fresh broccoli florets
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tsp. sugar
- 1 tsp. Dijon mustard
- 1/3 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1 Tbsp. red wine vinegar
- 1 tsp. table salt
- 1/4 tsp. red pepper flakes
- 1/4 cup chopped red onion
- 1/2 small head white cabbage-thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup raisins
- 1/4 cup chopped walnuts
- 1/4 cup organic dried cranberries
- 5 slices of bacon
Instructions
- Clean and rinse broccoli. Cut broccoli florets from stems, and separate florets into small bite-size pieces. Peel away the tough outer layer of stems. Finely chop stems.
- Whisk together mayonnaise, sugar, mustard, both vinegar, salt, and red pepper flakes in a large bowl. Add broccoli, cabbage, raisins, cranberries, red onion, and walnuts; stir to coat.
- Cover and chill for one to two hours.
- In the meantime, cover a paper plate with a paper towel and place bacon on the plate, then place another paper towel on top to cover the bacon. Cook bacon in the microwave for 4 to 5 minutes.
- Remove and crumble the bacon into small pieces. Set aside. When ready to serve, toss in the bacon pieces, reserve a few pieces to garnish on top. Serve.
- Yields: 8 servings
Notes
If you are planning to make the salad one day in advance, you can do so, but do not dress the salad until your are ready to serve it. Prepare the vinaigrette and store it in the fridge until you are ready to use it. This will ensure the salad will be fresh and crunchy when serving.
18 Comments
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November 22, 2017 at 4:01 am[…] You may also try our EASY Stuffed Mushrooms, or Mashed Cauli-Potatoes! How about a great salad ? … one you can make ahead? Try our Crunchy Broccoli Raisins Walnut Salad! […]
annaliz
September 5, 2015 at 10:43 pmHello MS! It's so nice to meet you and welcome to our recipe blog!
We hope you will enjoy this salad as much as we do! Thanks for stopping by!
annaliz
June 19, 2015 at 9:01 pmThanks Sue! This salad is so amazing, we know you are going to love it! Enjoy!
SavoringTime in the Kitchen
June 19, 2015 at 5:32 pmIt does sound wonderful! I'm a huge fan of cabbage and broccoli so I would love it! The dressing sounds delicious too.
michaelswoodcraft
June 11, 2015 at 5:15 pmooh yea, this is the perfect broccoli salad any time of year!! 🙂 I love this broccoli salad, we make this one all the time and it is my favorite! Looks delicious and I love your photographs!!
annaliz
June 11, 2015 at 7:38 pmThank you Michael. So glad you love this salad as much as we do!
Have a great weekend!
Tricia @ Saving room for dessert
June 11, 2015 at 4:56 pmI love everything in this salad! It is so pretty too – what a great combination of flavors, textures and colors! Have a great weekend!
annaliz
June 11, 2015 at 7:35 pmThank you Tricia! This salad is a winner and gets raves reviews every time we serve it!
Ciao Chow Linda
June 19, 2014 at 5:09 pmThanks for stopping by my blog. This salad looks great. I always love it when I'm served t, but never make iy. That has to change, now that you've reminded me how much I love it.
Dan from Platter Talk
June 19, 2014 at 4:35 pmOnce again the two of you have created something that could not look or sound any better! Broccoli, raisins, walnuts? What is not to love about this beautiful little salad?! Wonderful post.
annaliz
June 19, 2014 at 4:50 pmThanks Dan! You are so sweet. Have a great week!
Roz Corieri Paige
June 23, 2013 at 7:14 pmAnna and Liz,
(I deleted my first comments because it was full of typos! Sorry . . . it wasn't spam I promise!)
I bet your salad is hands down better than the grocer who wouldn't share the recipe! It looks outstanding and these crunchy, everything fresh in the dish, is my kind of summer salad! Cannot WAIT to try this out! Happy summer to both of you!
xo
Roz
annaliz
June 24, 2013 at 6:02 pmThat's OK Roz, I too sometimes have a lot of typos, and that's because my brain is faster than my fingers when typing! lol….
Have a wonderful summer as well!
Val
June 23, 2013 at 5:34 pmThis is a perfect Summer salad. I love all the texture in it.
annaliz
June 24, 2013 at 6:02 pmHey Val, glad to hear from you! Enjoy the salad, see you soon!
annaliz
June 23, 2013 at 2:19 amThank you Mary! Hope the summer brings you more happy cooking!
Inside a British Mum's Kitchen
June 22, 2013 at 9:58 pmthis sounds absolutely wonderful – I'm always in the market for a great broccoli salad – great flavors – bookmarked!
Mary x