Healthy Broccoli Salad {without Bacon}
Servings 6 servings
This healthy broccoli salad without bacon is an easy and delicious side for those summer barbecues and potlucks! Made with a Greek yogurt dressing, cranberries and sunflower seeds, it's a lightened up version that's creamy, sweet, and crunchy all at the same time! {Gluten-free & Vegetarian}
Ingredients
For the salad
- 3 cups broccoli florets (about one large bunch)
- 1/2 cup finely diced red onion
- 1/4 cup sunflower seeds unsalted
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
For the yogurt dressing
- 1/2 cup plain 0% Greek yogurt
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the broccoli, onion, sunflower seeds, cranberries and feta.
- In a small bowl, mix together the yogurt, mayo, honey, lemon juice, salt and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss until evenly distributed. Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours or for up to 2-3 days.
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Notes
- Look for crisp broccoli that has tightly closed, dark green florets and firm, thin stalks: Thicker stalks can be woody in taste in texture and are a sign of age. Avoid purchasing broccoli heads with any yellowing or tiny yellow flowers.
- Cut florets into bite-sized smaller pieces: I like to use the softer part of the florets rather than the tough stems to help absorb more of the flavours, make it easier to chew and keep it more kid-friendly.
- Allow it to sit: I find this broccoli salad typically tastes better once it’s had a chance to sit in the dressing for a few hours. I recommend making this salad a few hours, or the night before serving.
- For a milder taste: If you want to take some of the bite out of the red onions, chop them up and soak them in a bowl of cold water for about 10 minutes. This gives them a milder taste.
- For a crowd: This recipe makes enough for about 6-8 servings. Double or triple the recipe if serving to a crowd.
Nutrition
Calories: 140kcalCarbohydrates: 23gProtein: 8gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 4mgSodium: 409mgPotassium: 240mgFiber: 3gSugar: 14gVitamin A: 288IUVitamin C: 43mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg
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