8 Flavor-Packed Broccoli Salads

Charred Broccoli with Blue Cheese Dressing and Spiced Crispies
Photo: © John Kernick

Turning broccoli into a flavor-packed salad is our favorite way to enhance eating this vegetable. These recipes use fresh herbs, flavorful dressings, and bright flavors to transform broccoli into a side dish your whole family will love — even the notorious broccoli haters. These salads and slaws are perfect for summer cookouts, holiday potlucks, and casual family meals, and are a great way to add cheerful color and punchy flavor to your dinner table any time of year. Here, some of our easiest (and most delicious) recipes for broccoli salad.

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Charred Broccoli and Red Onion Salad

Charred Broccoli and Red Onion Salad
© Christina Holmes

Chef Ashley Christensen cuts broccoli heads into thick lengthwise slices, then grills and serves them with sweet grilled red onion. For this recipe, it's super important to use broccoli with large, very tight heads in order to cut them into steaks.

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Charred Broccoli with Blue Cheese Dressing and Spiced Crispies

Charred Broccoli with Blue Cheese Dressing and Spiced Crispies
© John Kernick

Chicago chef Stephanie Izard amps up broccoli with a punchy vinaigrette, creamy blue cheese dressing, and an irresistibly crunchy, butter-toasted Rice Krispies topping.

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Sautéed Broccoli and Corn Salad

Sautéed Broccoli and Corn Salad
© Todd Porter & Diane Cu

This fresh broccoli and corn salad pairs tender vegetables with a lemony vinaigrette, making it a great 15-minute side dish.

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Lemony Broccoli Salad

Lemony Broccoli Salad
© James Baigrie

This go-to broccoli side dish gets flavor from a knockout vinaigrette: Olive oil, vinegar, lemon juice, lemon zest, and shallot come together as a tangy, delicious dressing.

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Shaved Broccoli and Fennel Salad with Goat Cheese

Shaved Broccoli and Fennel Salad with Goat Cheese
© Sarah Bolla

The combination of creamy goat cheese, fresh herbs, thin and crunchy vegetables with rich olive oil, lemon, and a little salt is irresistible. If you have a mandoline, it's great to use it here.

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Creamy Cabbage and Broccoli Slaw

Creamy Cabbage and Broccoli Slaw
© Guy Ambrosino

Crinkly-leafed Savoy cabbage pairs beautifully with broccoli, but if you can't find it, regular green cabbage will do just fine.

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Roasted Broccoli with Broccoli Stem Vinaigrette

Roasted Broccoli with Broccoli Stem Vinaigrette
Charissa Fay

Roasting broccoli gives it a wonderful sweetness and crunch, making it a welcome side dish to any meal. Add in garlic and the spicy heat of crushed red pepper, and you've got a dish that will make even the biggest broccoli skeptic ask for seconds. The stems need not go to waste — they're just as delicious as the other parts of the broccoli.

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Tangy Broccoli Salad with Buttermilk Dressing

Tangy Broccoli Salad with Buttermilk Dressing
© William Meppem

This broccoli salad features a fabulous mixture of crisp bacon, sweet onion, and crumbled Roquefort cheese. The buttermilk dressing gets its flavor from garlic, Dijon mustard, and savory herbes de Provence.

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