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Vibrant Healthy Broccoli Salad with Fresh Vegetables

Healthy Broccoli Salad: A Delicious and Nutritious Delight


  • Total Time: 50
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Description

Enjoy a refreshing and nutritious healthy broccoli salad, perfect for any occasion, packed with vibrant flavors and textures.


Ingredients

Scale

1 lb broccoli

chopped into small pieces

½ cup red onion

diced

⅓ cup roasted sunflower seeds

⅓ cup dried cherries

chopped

½ cup plain 2% or full fat Greek yogurt

2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil

1 ½ tbsp white vinegar

1 tbsp honey

½ tsp fine sea salt

Plenty of freshly ground black pepper


Instructions

  • Place chopped broccoli, red onion, sunflower seeds and dried cherries in a large mixing bowl.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together yogurt, olive oil, vinegar, honey, salt and pepper until smooth.
  • Pour over broccoli mixture and toss well until everything is coated.
  • Taste and adjust seasoning if needed, adding more salt, pepper, or vinegar to get flavors to really pop if necessary.
  • The broccoli will soften a bit and the salad will get even more flavorful as it sits.

Notes

For extra crunch, you can toast the sunflower seeds before adding them to the salad.

  • Prep Time: 20
  • Cook Time: 30
  • Category: Salad
  • Method: mixing
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cup
  • Calories: 185
  • Sugar: 10 g
  • Sodium: 180 mg
  • Fat: 11 g
  • Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 9.5 g
  • Carbohydrates: 17 g
  • Fiber: 3 g
  • Protein: 5 g
  • Cholesterol: 5 mg

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