Delicious Broccoli Salad
This vibrant and crunchy broccoli salad is a delightful mix of fresh vegetables, dried cranberries, sunflower seeds, and a creamy Greek yogurt dressing. Perfect for summer picnics, potlucks, or as a side dish for any meal, this salad offers a refreshing explosion of flavors that everyone will love. It’s easy to prepare and customizable based on what you have on hand. Get ready to impress your guests!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 4 cups fresh broccoli florets
- 1 cup dried cranberries
- 1/2 cup sunflower seeds (toasted)
- 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
- 1 cup Greek yogurt
- 2 tbsp honey
- 2 tbsp cider vinegar
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Rinse and chop the broccoli into bite-sized pieces. Dry thoroughly.
- In a bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt, honey, cider vinegar, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine broccoli, dried cranberries, and sunflower seeds.
- Drizzle the dressing over the mixture and toss gently to coat.
- Fold in the red onion without bruising the broccoli.
- Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
Keywords: For added flavor, consider blanching the broccoli for a couple of minutes before mixing. Feel free to substitute raisins for cranberries or add nuts like walnuts for extra crunch.