Broccoli Cashew Salad
This Broccoli Cashew Salad balances smoky bacon and toasted nuts with a sweet-tangy, mayo-based dressing. Fresh broccoli stays crunchy alongside raisins and red onion for pops of sweetness and bite, making it a standout for potlucks, picnics, or make-ahead lunches.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook15 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Broccoli Cashew Salad, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactPoor
- 35 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 7 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 48 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 19
- Heart Health
- 66
- Metabolic
- 34
- Digestive
- 59
- Inflammatory
- 53
- Performance
- 28
- General Wellness
- 1
Place the bacon in a large, deep skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned and crisp, about 10 minutes.
- 2
Drain the bacon slices on a paper towel-lined plate.
- 3
Let the bacon cool and crumble it into pieces.
- 4
Whisk the mayonnaise, cider vinegar, and sugar in a mixing bowl until the sugar dissolves.
- 5
Add the broccoli, raisins, cashews, onion, and crumbled bacon, then stir until everything is evenly coated.
- 6
Cover and refrigerate the salad for at least 2 hours.
- 7
Let it stand at room temperature for 15 to 20 minutes before serving.
- Calories 542.65 kcal High 27%
- Protein 26.08 g Good Source 52%
- Carbohydrate 32.19 g 12%
- Total Fat 36.66 g High 47%
- Saturated Fat 8.14 g High 41%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 38.88 mg Moderate 13%
- Sodium 706.05 mg High 31%
- Dietary Fiber 4.49 g Moderate 16%
- Total Sugars 21.16 g --
- Added Sugars 0.29 g Low Source 1%
- Calcium 66.61 mg Low Source 5%
- Iron 2.39 mg Moderate 13%
- Potassium 531.37 mg Moderate 11%
- Vitamin A 36.83 mcg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin C 101.16 mg Good Source 112%
- Vitamin D 0.05 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Tree Nuts 🌰
- Milk 🥛
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Broccoli Cashew Salad is an American side dish recipe made with 8 ingredients. It takes about 35 mins, serves 8, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Apple Cider Vinegar, Bacon, Broccoli, and Cashews. Each serving provides about 542.65 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Broccoli Cashew Salad?
- It is an American salad recipe made with 8 ingredients, usually served for side dish or salad.
- What is Broccoli Cashew Salad made of?
- The main ingredients are Apple Cider Vinegar, Bacon, Broccoli, Cashews, Mayonnaise. The full list of 8 is above.
- How long does it take to make Broccoli Cashew Salad?
- About 35 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 15 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 542.65 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Broccoli Cashew Salad easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 8 ingredients and 7 steps.
- Is Broccoli Cashew Salad healthy?
- Broccoli Cashew Salad has an easyChef Pro health score of 32/100. Per serving, it provides 542.65 calories and 26.08 g of protein, or 52% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 706.05 mg (31% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 8.14 g (41% of the Daily Value). It contains Tree Nuts, Milk and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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