Broccoli Salad without Mayo

This is a lower-calorie version of the classic. You can alter the amounts to suit your tastes. You won't miss the bacon and mayo! Crisp, fresh broccoli combined with sweet cranberries, nuts, and low-calorie dressing. Beautiful, bright, side dish for the holidays!

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 5 mins
• Total Time: 25 mins
• Calories: 148 Calories

Ingredients

• ½ cup sweetened dried cranberries
• 2 teaspoons olive oil
• 1 pinch salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 small sweet onion (such as Vidalia®), sliced
• 1 head broccoli, broken into florets
• ⅓ cup chopped toasted walnuts
• ⅓ cup light ranch dressing (such as Kraft®)

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Heat olive oil in a pan over medium-high heat. Saute sweet onion and garlic in the hot oil until translucent, 5 to 7 minutes. Set aside to cool.

Step 2

Combine broccoli, onion mixture, cranberries, and walnuts in a serving bowl. Mix in salad dressing and season with salt and pepper.