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    Published: Oct 27, 2021 · Modified: Jul 26, 2023 by Renée · This post may contain affiliate links · Leave a Comment

    Healthy Broccoli Salad with Sweet and Sour Dressing

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    A closeup vertical image of a Broccoli Salad with Sweet and Sour Dressing in a glass bowl with red grapes and slivered almonds.

    This Healthy Broccoli Salad with sweet and sour dressing is just what the title suggests. Sweet, sour, healthy, and utterly delicious!

    A closeup vertical image of a Broccoli Salad with Sweet and Sour Dressing in a glass bowl with red grapes and slivered almonds.
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    • The ingredient list:
    • Kitchen tools and equipment needed:
    • How this recipe came to be:
    • Is this recipe specifically for cancer patients?
    • Is broccoli salad best served at room temperature or chilled?
    • How many servings does this recipe make?
    • How long will this sweet and sour broccoli salad last in the fridge?
    • What are some of the health benefits of eating broccoli?
    • Additional healthy salad recipes you'll also enjoy:
    • Printable Recipe Card

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    A vertical closeup of a fresh Broccoli Salad in a glass bowl with scallions, almonds, red leaf lettuce, and grapes.

    The ingredient list:

    **Note - The following lists of ingredients plus kitchen tools and equipment contain affiliate links (highlighted in blue) for your consideration and shopping convenience. #CommissionsEarned

    • fresh broccoli
    • scallions (green onions)
    • red grapes
    • red leaf lettuce
    • slivered almonds
    • red wine vinegar
    • soy sauce
    • olive oil
    • granulated sugar

    Kitchen tools and equipment needed:

    • cutting board
    • chef's knife or santoku knife
    • small or medium skillet (to toast the almonds, optional)
    • small mixing bowl
    • tongs
    • whisk
    • measuring cups and spoons
    • serving bowl
    • salad tongs for serving (optional)

    How this recipe came to be:

    To be honest, it's not my own (as stated at the end of the video). I got this recipe out of the cookbook Eating Well Through Cancer.

    Since I was diagnosed with breast cancer, I've decided to start sharing some of the recipes from this particular cookbook (and a few others) on my site so others can benefit from these delicious and healthy dishes.

    Is this recipe specifically for cancer patients?

    Nope. It's for anyone who enjoys healthy, flavor-packed food.

    This recipe, in particular, is especially good for those who enjoy the crunch of fresh broccoli and the sweetness of red grapes.

    Combine those two ingredients together along with some red leaf lettuce, some zippy flavor from chopped scallions, additional crunch and nuttiness from toasted almonds, and a tart and tangy dressing that ties it all together.

    A direct overhead photo of a Broccoli Salad in a glass bowl with salad tongs and a colorful napkin on the side.

    Is broccoli salad best served at room temperature or chilled?

    That's up to you to decide.

    I found that I like it both ways and that I was happy to eat it at room temperature, immediately after making it.

    However, what I also noticed was that after the broccoli and grape salad sat for a few hours (I parked it, covered, in the fridge), the sweet and sour flavor was nicely enhanced, thanks to the red wine vinegar and soy sauce dressing.

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    How many servings does this recipe make?

    The recipe in the cookbook says, 6.

    However, I can eat half of it by myself. LOL

    How long will this sweet and sour broccoli salad last in the fridge?

    If covered well, this healthy salad will last up to 3-4 days in the refrigerator.

    Of course, the red leaf lettuce will be a bit wilted after that amount of time, but the flavor still holds up nicely.

    That said, if you'd like to make this salad a few days in advance of serving it, might I suggest you put everything together (minus the red leaf lettuce) and right before serving, tear the lettuce, pop it into the bowl, and toss well before serving.

    What are some of the health benefits of eating broccoli?

    1. Multiple studies show that eating broccoli may protect against certain types of cancer.
    2. Broccoli's bioactive compound may help to reduce inflamation.
    3. The antioxidant's and fiber found in broccoli may aid in blood sugar control.
    4. Eating broccoli may support heart health in many ways.

    Learn more about the health benefits of eating broccoli.

    Additional healthy salad recipes you'll also enjoy:

    *Avocado and Orange Salad (shown below)

    This retro avocado orange salad is delightfully healthy and delicious. And the orange poppy seed dressing is the perfect finishing touch.

    A horizontal photo of a green and orange Avocado Orange Salad in a large white bowl drizzled with poppy seed dressing.

    *Blood Orange Salad with Blueberries and Feta (not shown)

    Antioxidant-Rich Blood Orange Salad with Blueberries and Feta is layered with wonderful flavors, colors, and textures. Eating healthy never tasted so good!

    *Heart-Healthy Avocado Mango Salad (shown below)

    Heart-Healthy Avocado Mango Salad With Lime Poppy Seed Vinaigrette is a brightly flavored and satisfying salad. It makes a delicious dinner all by itself, or for extra protein why not add some cooked chicken breast or turkey? Your call. Your salad.

    Healthy Avocado Mango Salad Salad on a platter with blueberries, pistachios, mangos and limes.

    *Healthy Rubbed Kale Salad with Fresh Berries (not shown)

    This kale salad with berries is a deliciously healthy side dish that takes only minutes to prepare. It’s chock full of Mother Nature’s healthiest ingredients and then topped with a homemade vinaigrette which has just the right amount of tang to complement the hearty kale.

    *Sweet and Sour Broccoli Salad (shown below) THIS IS THE PLACE!!

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    A glass bowl filled with Sweet and Sour Broccoli Salad with fresh broccoli, red grapes, and slivered almonds.

    Healthy Broccoli Salad with Sweet and Sour Dressing

    Renee Goerger
    This Healthy Broccoli Salad with sweet and sour dressing is just what the title suggests. Sweet, sour, healthy, and utterly delicious!
    5 from 1 vote
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    Prep Time 10 minutes mins
    Total Time 10 minutes mins
    Course healthy salad, healthy side dish, Vegetables - Side Dish
    Cuisine American
    Servings 6 servings
    Calories 136 kcal

    Equipment

    • measuring cups and spoons
    • chef's knife
    • cutting board
    • colander
    • dressing shaker optional
    • whisk optional

    Ingredients
     
     

    For the salad:

    • 4 cups fresh broccoli, cut into bite-sized pieces
    • ½ cup chopped scallions (green onions)
    • 2 cups red grapes, halved
    • 1 head red leaf lettuce torn into bite-sized pieces
    • ¼ cup slivered almonds toasted lightly in a dry skillet
    • ½ teaspoon kosher salt (optional)
    • ½ teaspoon cracked black pepper (optional)

    For the sweet and sour dressing:

    • ½ cup red wine vinegar
    • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
    • 2 tablespoons soy sauce (reduced sodium is preferred)
    • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil

    Instructions
     

    To make the salad:

    • Toast the almonds in a small skillet over medium until lightly golden (approximately 2 minutes). Set aside.
    • Place all the salad ingredients into a large bowl and toss to combine.

    To make the sweet and sour dressing:

    • Whisk together all the dressing ingredients in a small bowl until combined.
    • Pour the dressing over the broccoli salad and toss well to combine.
    • Top the salad with the toasted almonds and serve immediately or chill for 1-2 hours, and serve cold.

    Notes

    Store the salad in the refrigerator (undressed and covered) overnight if making it ahead.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1servingCalories: 136kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 5gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 372mgPotassium: 459mgFiber: 3gSugar: 14gVitamin A: 4353IUVitamin C: 59mgCalcium: 71mgIron: 2mg
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