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Healthy Broccoli Salad Recipe

Healthy Broccoli Salad Recipe

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  • Author: Paula
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Total Time: 15 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings 1x
  • Category: Salad
  • Method: Mixing
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

This Healthy Broccoli Salad is a refreshing and nutritious dish perfect for any occasion. Loaded with fresh broccoli, blueberries, cranberries, and a creamy Greek yogurt dressing, it’s a delicious way to enjoy your greens.


Ingredients

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Salad:

  • 1 1/2 pounds fresh broccoli, cut into bite-size pieces
  • 1 cup fresh blueberries
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
  • 1/2 cup dried cranberries
  • 1/4 cup sunflower seeds
  • 1 large apple, chopped into bite-size pieces
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice

Homemade Dressing:

  • 1 cup plain Greek yogurt (full fat or low fat)
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon poppy seeds

Instructions

  1. Prepare Salad: In a large bowl, combine broccoli, blueberries, red onion, cranberries, and sunflower seeds. Toss apple with 1 tablespoon lemon juice in a small bowl, then add to the salad.
  2. Make Dressing: In another small bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt, honey, lemon juice, apple cider vinegar, and poppy seeds.
  3. Combine: Pour the dressing over the salad and gently toss to combine. Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to enjoy.

Notes

  • This salad is best served within a day of adding the dressing to maintain freshness.
  • You can customize this salad by adding nuts or seeds of your choice.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 180
  • Sugar: 20g
  • Sodium: 90mg
  • Fat: 5g
  • Saturated Fat: 1g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 4g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 30g
  • Fiber: 5g
  • Protein: 7g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg