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Fresh Serotonin Broccoli Salad with Honey Mustard Dressing

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A vibrant and crunchy broccoli salad featuring a tangy honey mustard dressing, toasted sunflower seeds, and sweet golden raisins. Perfect for a quick, healthy, and satisfying meal or side dish.

Ingredients

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  • 4 cups broccoli florets, chopped into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 small red onion, finely chopped
  • 2 celery stalks, thinly sliced
  • 1/4 cup sunflower seeds, toasted
  • 1/2 cup golden raisins
  • 1/2 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded (optional)
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Rinse and chop about 4 cups (approx. 360g) of broccoli florets into small, bite-sized pieces.
  2. Finely dice one small red onion and thinly slice two celery stalks.
  3. Toast 1/4 cup (about 30g) sunflower seeds in a dry skillet over medium heat, stirring frequently until golden and fragrant, about 3-4 minutes. Set aside to cool.
  4. In a small bowl or jar, whisk together 1/2 cup mayonnaise, 2 tablespoons honey, 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard, and 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar until smooth and creamy. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  5. In a large mixing bowl, combine the chopped broccoli, red onion, celery, 1/2 cup golden raisins, toasted sunflower seeds, and shredded cheddar cheese if using.
  6. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently until everything is evenly coated.
  7. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to let the flavors meld.
  8. Before serving, give the salad one last gentle toss. If it feels dry, add a splash of apple cider vinegar or a teaspoon of extra honey mustard dressing.

Notes

If you want a lighter dressing, substitute mayonnaise with Greek yogurt. For vegan versions, use vegan mayo and plant-based cheese or omit cheese. Toast sunflower seeds carefully to avoid burning. Soaking red onion in cold water for 10 minutes can reduce sharpness. Salad tastes better after chilling for at least 30 minutes. Add a splash of apple cider vinegar or extra dressing if salad feels dry after chilling.

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Keywords: broccoli salad, honey mustard dressing, healthy salad, quick salad, crunchy salad, easy recipe, gluten-free, vegetarian

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