Description
Enjoy a refreshing twist on a classic with this Healthy Broccoli Salad, perfect for summer picnics, barbecues, or as a nutritious side dish at dinner. This vibrant salad combines crunchy broccoli, sweet apples, and tangy cranberries, all enveloped in a creamy yogurt-based dressing. Not only is it delightful to eat, but it’s also packed with vitamins and minerals to fuel your day. Easy to prepare in just 15 minutes, this colorful dish is as versatile as it is delicious—serve it as a side or a light lunch option that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ pounds fresh broccoli
- 1 cup fresh blueberries
- ¼ cup finely chopped red onion
- ½ cup dried cranberries
- ¼ cup sunflower seeds
- 1 large apple
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
- ¼ cup honey
- 2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon poppy seeds
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine broccoli, blueberries, red onion, cranberries, and sunflower seeds.
- In a small bowl, toss the chopped apple with lemon juice to prevent browning. Add to the large bowl.
- For the dressing, whisk together Greek yogurt, honey, remaining lemon juice, apple cider vinegar, and poppy seeds until smooth.
- Pour the dressing over the salad mixture and toss gently to combine.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to enjoy.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 10mg