Broccoli Salad with Honey Mustard Dressing

A mayo free dressing is used to create a lighter version of the classic broccoli salad.

Broccoli Salad with Honey Mustard Dressing (mayo free)

About 1 lb. broccoli florets (from about 1 1/2 lbs. of broccoli stocks), slice and chopped into bite-size pieces 

About 1/2 cup pecan pieces, toasted 

1/4 cup finely chopped red onion

1/3 cup dried cranberries

 

Honey Mustard Dressing 

1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil

2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar

1 tablespoon Dijon mustard

1 tablespoon honey

1 medium clove garlic, finely minced

1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt

1. Add all the salad ingredients to a bowl. Toss and then set aside.
2. In a l-cup liquid measuring cup or small bowl, combine all of the dressesing ingredients and whisk until mixture is well-blended.
3. Pour the dressing over the salad and stir until all of the broccoli is lightly coated in dressing. Marinate in dressing for at least 20 minutes or even overnight.