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Air Fryer Roasted Broccoli Salad

This recipe is for fresh broccoli, not frozen. Try to keep the broccoli cuts to be the same size for even cooking. The broccoli will cook down and shrink, so if it the basket feels full at first, there will be half the amount after it shrinks.
Air fry the broccoli to be as crispy as you like. If you like your broccoli more firm and crunchy, air fry it for less time. 
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Servings: 4 Servings
Calories: 375kcal

Ingredients

For the Salad

  • 1 pound (454 g) broccoli , cut into bite sized pieces
  • 2 Tablespoons (30 ml) oil (approximately)
  • 1/2 teaspoon (2.5 ml) garlic powder
  • salt , to taste
  • fresh cracked black pepper , to taste
  • 3-4 slices bacon , cooked & cut into bite sized pieces 
  • 1/2 cup (20 g) dried fruit of choice (dried cranberries, apricots, raisins, etc. – cut larger fruit into 1/2-inch pieces)
  • 1/4 cup (35 g) roasted nuts of choice (pecans, almonds, cashews, etc. – chop larger nuts if desired)
  • 1/4 cup (40 g) minced red onion

For the Dressing

  • 1/3 cup (80 ml) mayonnaise
  • 2 Tablespoons (30 ml) apple cider vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon (5 ml) brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon (5 ml) Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon (5 ml) dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon (5 ml) optional dried herbs
  • 1/2 teaspoon (2.5 ml) salt , or to taste
  • fresh cracked black pepper , to taste

Equipment

Instructions 

Air Fry the Broccoli

  • Cut the broccoli into bite sized pieces and place in a bowl.
    Cut broccoli in a bowl
  • Coat the broccoli with about 2 Tablespoons of oil. Season broccoli with 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, plus salt and pepper to taste. Add the broccoli to the air fryer basket/tray.
    raw broccoli in basket
  • Air Fry at 380°F for 8 minutes. Flip, turn or shake the broccoli. Continue to air fry for another 2-7 minutes or until cooked to your preference. Allow the broccoli to cool to room temperature.
    halfway cooked broccoli

Make the Salad

  • Make the dressing: In medium bowl, combine all dressing ingredients (1/3 cup mayo, 2 Tablespoons apple cider vinegar, 1 teaspoon brown sugar, 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce, 1 teaspoon dijon mustard, 1 teaspoon optional herbs, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and black pepper to taste).
    mixing dressing for broccoli salad
  • Add the cooled broccoli, chopped cooked bacon, 1/2 cup dried fruit, 1/4 cup roasted nuts, and 1/4 cup minced red onion.
    all ingredients in bowl ready to combine
  • Stir to combine and serve immediately or chill if serving later.
    stirring broccoli salad
Course: Side Dish, Vegetables
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Calories: 375kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 33g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 13g | Monounsaturated Fat: 13g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 19mg | Sodium: 631mg | Potassium: 541mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 737IU | Vitamin C: 102mg | Calcium: 84mg | Iron: 2mg