Description
The Best Broccoli Salad is a colorful and crunchy dish that elevates any meal with its fresh ingredients and vibrant flavors. Packed with nutrient-rich broccoli, sweet dried cranberries, and nutty sunflower seeds, this salad is drizzled with a creamy Greek yogurt dressing that ties everything together. Perfect for picnics, barbecues, or as a delightful side at family dinners, it promises to be a crowd-pleaser that will leave everyone asking for more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups fresh broccoli florets
- 1 cup dried cranberries
- ½ cup sunflower seeds
- ½ medium red onion, finely chopped
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 2 tbsp honey
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Wash the broccoli under cool water and cut it into bite-sized florets.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt, apple cider vinegar, honey, and salt until smooth.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine broccoli florets, dried cranberries, and sunflower seeds. Pour the dressing over the mixture and toss until evenly coated.
- Add the finely chopped red onion to the salad for an extra crunch.
- Cover the salad and refrigerate for at least one hour to allow flavors to meld.
- Serve chilled in bowls or on plates.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Side
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 5mg