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Healthy Broccoli Salad

Refreshing Healthy Broccoli Salad with Greek Yogurt Bliss

A vibrant and easy Healthy Broccoli Salad with Greek yogurt dressing, perfect for summer gatherings and picnics.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 2 cups Fresh Broccoli cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 cup Fresh Blueberries can substitute with raspberries if preferred
  • ¼ cup Red Onion finely chopped, can substitute with green onions
  • ½ cup Dried Cranberries raisin can be a sweeter alternative
  • ¼ cup Sunflower Seeds can replace with pumpkin seeds for nut-free option
  • 1 large Apple preferably Honeycrisp or Fuji
For the Dressing
  • ½ cup Plain Greek Yogurt use dairy-free yogurt for a vegan version
  • 2 tablespoons Honey can be substituted with maple syrup or agave
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice juice from half a lemon
  • 1 tablespoon Apple Cider Vinegar can substitute with lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon Poppy Seeds optional

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • whisk
  • Knife
  • Cutting board

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Wash and cut fresh broccoli into bite-sized pieces. In a mixing bowl, combine broccoli, blueberries, red onion, dried cranberries, and sunflower seeds, mixing gently.
  2. Core and chop the apple. Sprinkle with lemon juice to prevent browning and mix well to coat evenly.
  3. Add the lemon-coated apple chunks to the bowl with the broccoli mixture and fold gently to combine.
  4. In a small bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt, honey, remaining lemon juice, apple cider vinegar, and poppy seeds until smooth.
  5. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat without bruising the fruits.
  6. Serve immediately or refrigerate for 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 5gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 5mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 250mgFiber: 4gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 40mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor and crunch. Store the dressing separately until ready to serve to maintain freshness.

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