If you’re looking for a vibrant, nutrient-packed salad that comes together quickly and pleases everyone at the table, this Easy Broccoli Salad is for you. It’s full of crunchy veggies, sweet fruit, and a creamy, tangy dressing — all without any nuts, oil or dairy. Perfect as a side dish for potlucks, picnics, or weeknight dinners!

Below you’ll find the full recipe, along with some simple substitutions and the many health benefits of the wholesome ingredients.

🌟 Health Benefits of the Ingredients

• Broccoli: Rich in vitamin C, fiber, and powerful antioxidants like sulforaphane, which supports immune health and may help reduce inflammation.
• Apple: Adds natural sweetness and fiber, and provides flavonoids that support heart health.
• Red Onion: Contains quercetin, an antioxidant that may help lower blood pressure and improve circulation.
• Sunflower & Pumpkin Seeds: Excellent sources of healthy fats, protein, magnesium, and zinc — great for energy and immune support.
• Silken Tofu: A creamy, plant-based source of protein, calcium, and iron, while keeping the dressing dairy-free and low in fat.
• Date Sugar: A natural sweetener that retains the fiber and minerals from whole dates.

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🔄 Easy Substitutions

• Swap the apple for 1 cup green or red grapes, or use a mix of both for color and sweetness. Use an apple and some grapes. So many possibilities.
• Prefer dried fruit? Use ½ cup raisins or dried cranberries (craisins) instead of fresh fruit.
• If you don’t have sunflower or pumpkin seeds, try slivered almonds for a nutty crunch. Toast them for even more flavor.
• Date Sugar – your preferred sweetener, or 1 pitted date or 1 Tbsp raisins

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For the salad dressing I use the shelf stable Mori-Nu Silken Tofu. There are some brands of silken tofu that are refrigerated so be sure to check that section of your grocery store as well as the ethnic food aisle for a shelf stable silken tofu.

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