Low Sodium Broccoli Salad

Bright, crunchy, and irresistibly refreshing, this Low Sodium Broccoli Salad is a wholesome twist on a classic favorite! Packed with vibrant fresh broccoli, grated carrots, sweet raisins, crisp red bell pepper, and the satisfying crunch of unsalted sunflower seeds, this salad delivers both flavor and nutrition. The creamy dressing, made with tangy Greek yogurt, apple cider vinegar, a hint of honey, and Dijon mustard, keeps things light while adding a luscious, zesty touch—all without the sodium overload. Quick to prepare in just 20 minutes and perfect for meal prepping, potlucks, or a healthy lunch, this sodium-friendly recipe proves you don’t need salt to enjoy bold, satisfying flavors. Serve it chilled for best results and let your taste buds revel in this guilt-free delight!

Nutriscore Rating: 78/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 4 cups fresh broccoli florets
• 1 cup carrots, grated
• 1 medium red bell pepper, diced
• 0.5 cup raisins
• 0.25 cup unsalted sunflower seeds
• 0.5 cup plain Greek yogurt
• 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 0.25 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Wash the broccoli florets thoroughly and pat them dry with a paper towel.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, combine the broccoli florets, grated carrots, diced red bell pepper, raisins, and unsalted sunflower seeds.

Step 3

In a separate smaller bowl, whisk together the plain Greek yogurt, apple cider vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, and freshly ground black pepper to create the dressing.

Step 4

Pour the dressing over the broccoli mixture and toss everything together until well coated.

Step 5

Cover the salad with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.

Step 6

Serve chilled and enjoy your healthy, low-sodium broccoli salad.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1019.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	838.1

Total Fat 19.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 3.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g
Cholesterol 12.2mg	0%
Sodium 478.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 148.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 25.2g	0%
Total Sugars 96.9g
Protein 34.2g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 482.9mg	0%
Iron 6.8mg	0%
Potassium 3236.4mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 19.6%

Protein: 15.1%

Carbs: 65.3%