Broccoli kale salad just got an upgrade! This colorful combo of crisp veggies, sweet dried cranberries, and a punchy lemon dressing is here to steal the spotlight. It’s crunchy, tangy, and unapologetically fabulous. Perfect as a side or a meal that actually makes you excited about salad.
This Broccoli Kale Salad was inspired by a delicious find at Costco, and I couldn’t resist putting my own twist on it. While the store-bought version is a convenient grab-and-go option, making it from scratch lets you customize the ingredients.
A bonus with this recipe is that you can make it in advance without worrying about it getting wilty.
Here is Why This Kale and Broccoli Salad Recipe Works
Flavor-packed goodness: The mix of fresh veggies, sweet dried cranberries, and tangy lemon dressing hits every taste bud in the best way.
Crunch central: Between the kale, broccoli, and sunflower seeds, this salad is all about texture!
Totally adaptable: Swap in your favorite nuts, dried fruits, or whatever veggies you have on hand. This salad doesn’t play by the rules.
Make-ahead magic: The sturdy greens and hearty ingredients mean it stays fresh and crunchy, making it perfect for meal prep or leftovers.
If you like this recipe, try our broccoli cranberry salad.
Ingredients
- Produce: Kale, broccoli florets, shaved Brussels sprouts, red cabbage or radicchio, carrot, onion, garlic, lemon.
- Pantry: Dried cranberries, sunflower seeds or pumpkin seeds, chia seeds or poppy seeds.
- Condiments: Dijon mustard, honey, olive oil.
- Spices and Seasonings: Salt.
Substitutions and Variations
- You can replace the dried cranberries with any of these: Dried cherries, golden raisins, dried chopped apricots, goji berries, chopped dates, or dried chopped mango.
- You can replace the sunflower seeds with any of these: Chopped almonds, chopped walnuts, pine nuts, cashews, or macadamia nuts.
- You can also swap the dressing for a Caesar dressing, our orange champagne dressing or your favorite vinaigrette.
Tips for Success
- Massage the kale with a little lemon juice or olive oil softens the kale and takes away any bitterness.
- Chop the veggies and make the dressing ahead of time, but wait to toss everything together until just before serving to keep it fresh.
- Toasting sunflower or pumpkin seeds enhances their flavor and adds extra crunch!
- Prefer a little less tang? Reduce the lemon juice slightly or add a pinch of sugar for balance.
- Swap out the cranberries or seeds for whatever you have on hand, this recipe is super flexible!
Storing the Salad
This kale and broccoli salad can be stored in an airtight container for up to four days. When you’re ready to use it, give the salad a good stir before serving.
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This broccoli kale salad has attitude! Packed with crunchy veggies, sweet-tart cranberries, and a lemon dressing that brings the zing, it is packed with flavor. Whether you’re whipping it up for meal prep or need a dish to impress your kale-hating friends, this recipe delivers every time.
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Broccoli Kale Salad
Ingredients
- 1 bunch fresh kale stems removed and chopped, about 3 cups
- 1 cup broccoli floretts
- 1 cup shaved brussel sprouts
- 1 cup chopped red cabbage or radicchio
- 1 carrot shredded
- ½ medium onion thinly sliced
- ½ cup dried cranberries
- ½ cup toasted sunflower seeds or pumpkin seeds
Dressing
- ¼ cup fresh lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- ¼ teaspoon sea salt
- ½ cup avocado oil or olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Chia seeds or poppy seeds
Instructions
- Toss all the veggies in a large bowl along with the cranberries and sunflower seeds or pumpkin seeds.
For the Salad Dressing
- Add all the ingredients for the dressing to a jar and seal the lid. Shake well until emulsified.
- Pour the desired amount over the salad, toss, and serve. Store any leftover dressing in the fridge.
Notes
Ideas for substitutions:
- You can replace the dried cranberries with any of these: Dried cherries, golden raisins, dried chopped apricots, goji berries, chopped dates, or dried chopped mango.
- You can replace the sunflower seeds with any of these: Chopped almonds, chopped walnuts, pine nuts, cashews, or macadamia nuts.
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Lil
Tuesday 22nd of October 2024
Sorry I haven’t commented yet. I’ve made this salad many times. It’s easy and amazing. Thanks!
Dahn Boquist
Tuesday 22nd of October 2024
Thanks so much for taking the time to comment! I'm so glad to hear you've been enjoying the salad. I appreciate you making it and sharing your feedback!