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17 Easy Broccoli Salads for Summer

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Alex Loh Reviewed by Dietitian Jessica Ball, M.S., RD Updated April 29, 2021
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Make a delicious dish with these easy broccoli salad recipes. Broccoli is a great source of vitamins C and K, and it provides a great crunchy element in these sides. We pair the nutritious vegetable with other fresh produce, like grapes and arugula, to create a tasty dish that's ready in 35 minutes or less. Recipes like Broccoli Salad with Bacon and Broccoli & Tortellini Salad with Arugula Pesto are bright, flavorful and full of seasonal vegetables.

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Broccoli Salad with Bacon

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Classic broccoli salad, the perfect dish for a potluck, is updated with cauliflower, bacon and a sprinkle of crunchy sunflower seeds in this so-easy recipe that's sure to be a new picnic favorite.

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Broccoli & Grape Salad

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An unlikely pairing of grapes and broccoli creates an out-of-the-ordinary quick side dish. The sweet snappy bite of the grapes complements the crispy raw broccoli and onion, while the creamy dressing and toasted almonds pull it all together. Enjoy it for lunch or double the recipe for an easy potluck recipe everyone will love. 

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Mediterranean Broccoli Pasta Salad

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We've loaded this healthy pasta salad with vegetables and flavors of the Mediterranean. Sun-dried tomatoes and a touch of lemon zest jazz up the dressing, while tender-crisp broccoli florets cook alongside the pasta, making assembly (and cleanup!) a breeze.

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Whole-Wheat Orzo & Tuna Salad with Broccoli

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This pasta- and tuna-salad mashup gets a boost of color and texture from broccoli. Plenty of Kalamata olives add a briny bite. Be sure to monitor the pasta-cooking carefully, as orzo can go from al dente to mush in a minute. If in doubt, drain it a little early--it'll soften further in the lemon dressing.

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Whole-Grain Salad with Charred Broccoli, Spring Onions & Parsley-Sumac Vinaigrette

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For this easy healthy salad, chef Hugh Acheson shows the power of charring vegetables as a way to add interest to a salad. This flexible recipe can be made with a variety of whole grains, such as wheat berries, farro or pearl barley. The salad revels in the spring arrival of radishes, spring onions and bright green parsley. Sumac, which is commonly used in Middle Eastern cooking, adds a touch of tartness. Look for it in well-stocked spice sections at your market.

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Broccoli Salad with Sherry Vinaigrette

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Parmesan, red onions and pecans contribute flavor and texture to this quick and easy broccoli salad that makes a great easy side dish for almost any protein. If you have leftovers, toss them with pasta for lunch the following day.

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Amish Broccoli Salad

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This creamy broccoli and cauliflower salad has a fabulous crunch. The salad holds well and is perfect for potlucks and picnics. Our version has considerably less sugar than most Amish salad recipes and is lighter because we use a mixture of low-fat Greek yogurt and mayonnaise for the dressing.

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Broccoli, Chickpea & Pomegranate Salad

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Simple steps give this broccoli salad recipe a more nuanced flavor: soaking the onion tempers its bite and toasting the cumin enhances its aroma. Serve alongside grilled chicken, pork or fish.

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Broccoli & Cauliflower Salad

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This festive holiday salad recipe features plenty of oven-roasted broccoli and cauliflower combined with massaged kale. Why massage the kale? It helps tenderize the leaves and infuses the sweet-tangy flavor of the dressing directly into the heart of this healthy winter salad. 

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Broccoli & Tortellini Salad with Arugula Pesto

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A quick homemade arugula pesto dresses this simple broccoli and tortellini salad recipe. Serve with fresh sliced tomatoes drizzled with olive oil. 

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Pesto Pasta Salad

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A creamy pesto sauce turns this simple pasta salad into a delightful dinner. Adding broccoli to the pasta cooking water just before the pasta is done is a convenient way to briefly cook it so that it turns a vivid shade of green and softens slightly.

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Broccoli, Edamame & Cabbage Millet Salad

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Trying to eat more whole grains? Try millet--a gluten-free ancient grain with a slight corn flavor. In this grain-salad recipe, the millet is tossed with a white-wine vinaigrette, green veggies and apricots. Serve with grilled chicken, fish or tofu. 

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Broccoli & Feta Pasta Salad

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This vegetarian pasta salad recipe is perfect for your next potluck or as an easy side dish. The broccoli keeps it nice and crunchy and the chickpeas add protein. For the best flavor, combine the pasta salad with the dressing about 1 hour before serving. 

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Quinoa, Chicken & Broccoli Salad with Roasted Lemon Dressing

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Roasting lemons mellows their tartness and creates a layer of caramelized flavor that pairs well with the raw broccoli and savory quinoa in this healthy chicken dinner salad. Even better, the chicken and lemons roast on one sheet pan, making cleanup a breeze. 

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Turkey-Broccoli Salad with Grapes

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Rich in vitamins C, A and K, broccoli slaw mix makes this salad nutritious as well as super easy to prepare. 

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Asian Beef and Cabbage Salad

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Using ready-made slaw mix in this Asian-inspired salad cuts down on prep time. And because it uses lean ground beef, this main dish is full of iron and B-vitamins. 

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Broccoli Salad with Creamy Feta Dressing

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Finely chopped raw broccoli is tender and mild--here it's tossed with a creamy dressing, meaty chickpeas and sweet bell pepper.

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    1 of 17 Broccoli Salad with Bacon
    2 of 17 Broccoli & Grape Salad
    3 of 17 Mediterranean Broccoli Pasta Salad
    4 of 17 Whole-Wheat Orzo & Tuna Salad with Broccoli
    5 of 17 Whole-Grain Salad with Charred Broccoli, Spring Onions & Parsley-Sumac Vinaigrette
    6 of 17 Broccoli Salad with Sherry Vinaigrette
    7 of 17 Amish Broccoli Salad
    8 of 17 Broccoli, Chickpea & Pomegranate Salad
    9 of 17 Broccoli & Cauliflower Salad
    10 of 17 Broccoli & Tortellini Salad with Arugula Pesto
    11 of 17 Pesto Pasta Salad
    12 of 17 Broccoli, Edamame & Cabbage Millet Salad
    13 of 17 Broccoli & Feta Pasta Salad
    14 of 17 Quinoa, Chicken & Broccoli Salad with Roasted Lemon Dressing
    15 of 17 Turkey-Broccoli Salad with Grapes
    16 of 17 Asian Beef and Cabbage Salad
    17 of 17 Broccoli Salad with Creamy Feta Dressing

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