Colorful, crunchy, and SO good for you!
There are so many reasons to love this Broccoli Cashew Crunch Salad! For starters, it’s super colorful and full of fresh and crunchy textures. It includes ingredients like broccoli, carrots, bell pepper, and cashews. So, it’s really no surprise that it’s loaded with nutrients, too. This salad is also chock-full of sweet, earthy flavors and can be thrown together in as little as ten minutes! What’s not to love?
A Colorful and Nutritious Side Dish
All the colors in this Broccoli Cashew Crunch Salad make it incredibly appealing to the eye. As if that isn’t enough to make you want to dive in, perhaps the nutritional profile will pique your interest!
You may be wondering how this recipe is low-calorie if the first ingredient is mayonnaise. While mayo does have a high fat content, this recipe only uses a quarter cup. When we divide that by six servings, it comes out to only 66 calories per serving from mayonnaise. This is by far the highest calorie ingredient in this salad. All of the other ingredients are incredibly low-calorie, so it balances out! Of course, if you like, you could always use this clean-eating avocado-based mayonnaise instead of traditional mayonnaise.
The rest of the ingredients are packed full of nutrients. Broccoli is full of fiber to keep your belly full. It also contains vitamin K and calcium, which are both crucial for bone health. Carrots are loaded with vitamin A, which supports eye health. Red bell peppers are a great source of vitamin C, and like broccoli, offer a hefty dose of fiber to keep your appetite under control. Cranberries are another great source of fiber. Lastly, cashews are full of healthy fats that will provide you with energy and more vitamin K!
How to Serve this Salad
This super easy recipe makes six servings, each of which is just over 100 calories. It would make the perfect side to any lean protein like grilled chicken, steak, fish, shrimp, or even a burger or sandwich. Here are a few ideas for entrees that you can serve with this tasty salad:
- Easy Skillet Cilantro Lime Chicken
- Savory Lemon White Fish Fillets
- 15-Minute Spicy Garlic Ginger Shrimp
Of course, you can always eat multiple servings of this salad for a healthy lunch or light dinner. If that’s more your style, you might also like:
- Thai Tuna and Broccoli Salad
- Crunchy Kale and Brussels Sprouts Salad with Creamy Dijon Dressing
- Roasted Beet Salad with Goat Cheese
Broccoli Cashew Crunch Salad
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 2 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1/4 teaspoon red chili flakes
- 1 pound broccoli cut into florets
- 1 carrot peeled and sliced thin
- 1 red bell pepper chopped
- 1 shallot sliced thin
- 1/4 cup dried cranberries
- 1/4 cup roasted cashews chopped
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients together and mix well. Let sit for 20 minutes or overnight. Serve cold.
Nutrition Information
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