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The Perfect Tangy Vegan Broccoli Salad

Vegan bacon, broccoli, vegan cheddar, red onion, cranberries, sunflower seeds tossed in a tangy, healthy-ish "honey" mustard.
Prep Time30 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Course: Salad, Side Dish
Servings: 6
Calories: 328kcal
Author: Lauren Boehme

Ingredients

Tangy Dressing

Soy Curl "Bacon"

  • 1 Cup Dried soy curls, I used Butler's brand
  • 1 Tablespoon Soy sauce or Tamari for GF option
  • 1 Tablespoon Liquid smoke
  • 2 Tablespoons Maple syrup
  • Pinch of Smoked paprika
  • 2 Tablespoons Olive oil

For The Rest of The Salad

  • 6 Cups Fresh broccoli florets
  • 1/2 Cup Red onion, diced
  • 1/2 Cup Vegan cheddar style shreds
  • 1/2 Cup Dried cranberries
  • 1/4 Cup Sunflower seeds or other nuts or seeds you like

Instructions

  • Add all the dressing ingredients to a small mixing bowl. Whisk to combine. Then taste and adjust seasonings. Put in the fridge until ready to use.
  • Soak the soy curls according to package directions. Then drain and squeeze all the liquid out of the soy curls with your hands.
  • Put the soy curls on a cutting board and dice them into small pieces. Then put them in a medium sized mixing bowl.
  • Pour the soy sauce, liquid smoke, maple syrup and paprika over the soy curls. Toss to coat the soy curls. Let them sit for about 5 minutes.
  • Heat the olive oil on medium high in a large non-stick skillet.
  • Add the soy curls with all the liquid to the skillet. Sauté, reducing heat as needed, until the soy curls are nice and brown. About 6 to 8 minutes. Turn off the heat and let cool while you prep the rest of the salad.
  • In a large bowl, combine the broccoli, red onion, vegan cheese, cranberries and seeds. Toss to combine.
  • Add the soy curls.
  • Whisk the dressing one more time and then pour the dressing over the salad. Toss to combine everything.
  • Chill for 3 to 4 hours at least, but it tastes best if it sits overnight.

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Nutrition

Calories: 328kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 0.003g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 450mg | Potassium: 597mg | Fiber: 10g | Sugar: 15g | Vitamin A: 576IU | Vitamin C: 85mg | Calcium: 152mg | Iron: 4mg