Description
This Healthy Broccoli Salad is a delicious and nutritious dish that combines fresh broccoli, blueberries, cranberries, and a tangy homemade yogurt dressing. It’s a perfect side dish for any meal or a light lunch option.
Ingredients
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Main Salad:
- 1 1/2 pounds fresh broccoli, cut into bite-size pieces
- 1 cup fresh blueberries
- 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries
- 1/4 cup sunflower seeds
- 1 large apple, chopped into bite-size pieces
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Homemade Dressing:
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon poppy seeds
Instructions
- Main Salad: Place broccoli, blueberries, red onion, cranberries, and sunflower seeds in a large bowl. In a small bowl, toss apple with 1 tablespoon lemon juice. Add to the big bowl with the salad.
- Homemade Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together all dressing ingredients. Pour dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine. Salad may be served immediately or refrigerated until serving. Once tossed with the dressing, it’s best served within one day.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 2mg
