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Healthy Broccoli Salad

Healthy Broccoli Salad with No-Mayo Dressing | Creamy & Crunchy


  • Author: Clara Whisk
  • Total Time: 15 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A refreshing, creamy broccoli salad made with Greek yogurt instead of mayo. Packed with fresh fruit, crunchy seeds, and bold flavor. A perfect side dish for any season.


Ingredients

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  • pounds fresh broccoli, cut into bite-sized florets

  • 1 cup fresh blueberries

  • ¼ cup finely chopped red onion

  • ½ cup dried cranberries

  • ¼ cup sunflower seeds

  • 1 large apple, chopped

  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice (for tossing apple)

For the Dressing:

  • 1 cup plain Greek yogurt (full-fat or low-fat)

  • ¼ cup honey

  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice

  • 2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar

  • 1 tablespoon poppy seeds


Instructions

  • Rinse and chop broccoli into small florets. Finely chop onion. Chop apple and toss with 1 tbsp lemon juice.

  • In a large bowl, combine broccoli, blueberries, red onion, cranberries, sunflower seeds, and apples.

  • In a separate bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt, honey, lemon juice, apple cider vinegar, and poppy seeds.

  • Pour dressing over salad ingredients and gently toss to coat evenly.

  • Serve immediately or chill for 30 minutes before serving.

Notes

  • For extra crunch, toast sunflower seeds before adding.

  • Store undressed salad and dressing separately for best texture.

  • Use a crisp apple variety like Honeycrisp or Fuji.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Category: Salad, Side Dish
  • Method: No-Cook
  • Cuisine: American