Walnut Broccoli Salad with Poppy Seed Dressing

By California Walnuts
Total Time
20 Mins
Serves
8
Serving Size
1 cup
Meal
Brunch Dinner Lunch Snack
Course
Appetizers Side

DESCRIPTION

Delight in the refreshing flavors and textures of this salad, featuring crispy bacon, juicy grapes, tangy red onion, and crunchy walnuts, all brought together with a luscious poppy seed dressing, creating a harmonious blend of savory, sweet, and nutty goodness.

Prep Time
20 Mins
Cook Time
0 Mins
Total Time
20 Mins
Calories
321 cal
Total Fat
28 g
Saturated Fat
3.5 g
Polyunsaturated Fat
10.6 g
Monounsaturated Fat
12.3 g
Cholesterol
4 mg
Sodium
260 mg
Carbohydrates
15 g
Dietary Fiber
3 g
Total Sugars
9 g
Protein
7 g
Vitamin D
0 mcg
Calcium
60 mg
Iron
1 mg
Potassium
390 mg

Ingredients

Dressing

  • 1/2 C Olive oil
  • 1/4 C Vinegar, champagne or white wine
  • 1 Tbsp Honey
  • 1 tsp Poppy seeds
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Salad

  • 6 C Broccoli florets, bite-sized pieces
  • 1 1/2 C California walnuts, toasted
  • 4 strips Bacon, cooked and roughly chopped
  • 1 C Red grapes, halved or quartered
  • 1/2 C Red onion, julienne strips

Preparation

  1. To prepare dressing, whisk together oil, vinegar, honey and poppy seeds in a small bowl, season to taste with salt and pepper.
  2. Lightly toss the salad ingredients together in a large bowl; drizzle with dressing toss again to coat. (May be prepared several hours in advance and stored tightly covered in the refrigerator.)