Description
A creamy, crunchy broccoli salad perfect for any gathering, packed with fresh veggies and delightful flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups fresh broccoli florets, chopped into bite-sized pieces
- 1 cup carrots, shredded or thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup raisins or dried cranberries
- 1 cup sunflower seeds or chopped nuts (like almonds or pecans)
- 1 cup Greek yogurt or a plant-based alternative
- 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Begin by washing the fresh broccoli florets under cool water. Pat them dry and chop them into bite-sized pieces.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the broccoli florets, shredded carrots, and chopped red onion. Toss them gently to mix.
- Now, add in the raisins or dried cranberries, along with the sunflower seeds. Stir well to incorporate all the vibrant ingredients.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the Greek yogurt, honey or maple syrup, and apple cider vinegar until the dressing is creamy and smooth. Season with a pinch of salt and pepper to enhance the flavors.
- Pour the creamy dressing over the broccoli mixture and toss gently until every piece is perfectly coated with the luscious dressing.
- For the best flavor, let the salad chill in the fridge for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
Make ahead and store in an airtight container for 3-4 days. Customize with your favorite mix-ins.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 5mg