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Healthy Broccoli Salad

Healthy Broccoli Salad That Brightens Any Summer Table

Enjoy a refreshing and nutritious Healthy Broccoli Salad packed with vibrant flavors, perfect for summer gatherings.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Chill Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Calories: 165

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 4 cups Fresh Broccoli Cut into bite-size pieces
  • 1 cup Fresh Blueberries Can substitute with raspberries
  • 1/2 cup Red Onion Finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup Dried Cranberries Can swap with chopped dates or raisins
  • 1/4 cup Sunflower Seeds Can use almonds or pumpkin seeds
  • 1 large Apple Consider Honeycrisp, Fuji, or Gala varieties
For the Dressing
  • 1 cup Plain Greek Yogurt Low-fat or dairy-free can also work
  • 2 tablespoons Honey Can use maple syrup for a vegan option
  • 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice Can substitute with lime juice
  • 1 tablespoon Apple Cider Vinegar More lemon juice can work in a pinch
  • 1 tablespoon Poppy Seeds Optional

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • spatula
  • Knife

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Combine the chopped fresh broccoli, fresh blueberries, finely chopped red onion, dried cranberries, and sunflower seeds in a large mixing bowl.
  2. Toss the ingredients gently to evenly distribute them, aiming for a vibrant mixture, about 3–5 minutes.
  3. Toss the chopped apple with lemon juice in a small bowl for about 1 minute, then fold into the salad base.
  4. In another bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt, honey, additional lemon juice, apple cider vinegar, and poppy seeds until smooth, about 1–2 minutes.
  5. Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients and gently toss to ensure each piece is well coated.
  6. Serve immediately or store in the refrigerator for up to one day, keeping dressing separate until ready to serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 165kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 5gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 5mgSodium: 80mgPotassium: 240mgFiber: 4gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 60mgCalcium: 90mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Allow the salad to sit in the fridge for at least 30 minutes before serving for enhanced flavor melding.

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