Healthy Broccoli Salad
Healthy and refreshing broccoli salad topped with a creamy yogurt dressing, perfect for a light meal or side dish.
Equipment
- 1 Large mixing bowl to combine ingredients
- 1 Whisk to mix dressing
Ingredients
Main ingredients
- 1 lb broccoli chopped into small pieces, about 2 medium heads worth of florets
- ½ cup red onion diced nice and small
- ⅓ cup roasted sunflower seeds for that crunchy goodness
- ⅓ cup dried cherries or chopped dried cranberries for a sweet kick
- ½ cup plain 2% or full fat Greek yogurt creamy, not fat-free
- 2 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil for flavor and health
- 1 ½ tablespoon white vinegar adds a little zing
- 1 tablespoon honey to balance out the tanginess
- ½ teaspoon fine sea salt adjust to taste
- freshly ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine chopped broccoli, diced red onion, sunflower seeds, and dried cherries. Mix well.
- In a separate smaller bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt, olive oil, white vinegar, honey, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.
- Pour dressing over the broccoli mixture and toss until evenly coated.
- For best flavors, refrigerate for 30 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld.
Notes
Serve this crunchy and tangy salad as a refreshing side or a light main dish. Adjust seasoning to your preference.