Description
Bright, crunchy, and bursting with flavor, this Healthy Broccoli Salad is perfect for any occasion. Featuring crisp broccoli florets, sweet dried cranberries, and nutty sunflower seeds all coated in a creamy Greek yogurt dressing, it strikes the ideal balance between taste and nutrition. Enjoy it as a refreshing side dish or a light main course that’s sure to impress at potlucks and family gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups fresh broccoli florets
- ½ cup dried cranberries
- ½ cup sunflower seeds
- ¼ cup finely chopped red onion
- ⅓ cup Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- 1. Prepare the Broccoli: Wash and cut broccoli into bite-sized pieces. Optionally steam for 2 minutes for enhanced color retention.
- 2. Mix Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine broccoli, cranberries, sunflower seeds, and red onion. Toss gently.
- 3. Whisk Dressing: In a separate bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt, apple cider vinegar, honey (or maple syrup), salt, and pepper.
- 4. Combine: Pour dressing over the salad mixture and toss until well-coated.
- 5. Chill: Cover and refrigerate for at least one hour to allow flavors to meld.
- 6. Serve: Toss again before serving. Garnish with extra cranberries or sunflower seeds if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 5mg