Description
Delight in the crunch of fresh broccoli paired with sweet dried cranberries and a creamy yogurt dressing in this Healthy Broccoli Salad. Perfect for potlucks or as a nutritious side dish, this salad is not only visually appealing but also incredibly easy to prepare. Bring a burst of color and flavor to your table with this crowd-pleasing recipe that even salad skeptics will love!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups fresh broccoli florets (about 1 pound)
- 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries
- 1/4 cup sunflower seeds (toasted for extra flavor)
- 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tbsp honey
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Wash the broccoli thoroughly and chop into bite-sized florets.
- In a bowl, whisk together the Greek yogurt, apple cider vinegar, honey, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the broccoli florets, red onion, dried cranberries, and sunflower seeds.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss well to coat all ingredients evenly.
- Cover and chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
Keywords: For added texture, briefly blanch the broccoli in boiling water for 1-2 minutes before cooling it down. Customize by adding diced apples or grapes for extra sweetness or sprinkle with feta cheese for an elevated touch. Store leftovers in an airtight container; enjoy within three days for optimal freshness.