Surprising Broccoli Salad

Elevate your salad game with this *Surprising Broccoli Salad*, a vibrant and flavorful dish packed with irresistible textures and bold ingredients. Tender broccoli florets are combined with crunchy shredded carrots, sweet dried cranberries, toasted sunflower seeds, and savory crumbled bacon for the perfect balance of savory and sweet. The creamy dressing, made with a blend of mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, apple cider vinegar, and a touch of honey, ties it all together with a tangy yet subtly sweet finish. This no-cook recipe is ready in just 20 minutes and can be chilled to enhance the flavors, making it a versatile side dish or light, satisfying main course. Bursting with nutrients and crowd-pleasing flavors, this broccoli salad is a must-try for your next gathering or meal prep session! Keywords: broccoli salad, easy side dish, healthy broccoli recipes, creamy salad dressing, quick and flavorful salad.

Nutriscore Rating: 74/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 4 cups, chopped into bite-sized florets Fresh broccoli
• 0.5 medium, finely diced Red onion
• 1 cup Shredded carrots
• 0.5 cup Dried cranberries
• 0.25 cup, toasted Sunflower seeds
• 4 slices, cooked and crumbled Bacon
• 0.5 cup Mayonnaise
• 0.25 cup Plain Greek yogurt
• 2 tablespoons Apple cider vinegar
• 1 tablespoon Honey
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Prepare the broccoli by cutting it into small bite-sized florets and rinse thoroughly under cold water. Pat dry with a clean kitchen towel.

Step 2

Place the broccoli florets in a large mixing bowl. Add the red onion, shredded carrots, dried cranberries, sunflower seeds, and crumbled bacon.

Step 3

In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, apple cider vinegar, honey, salt, and black pepper until smooth and creamy.

Step 4

Pour the dressing over the broccoli mixture and toss gently using tongs or a large spoon until everything is evenly coated.

Step 5

Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate the salad for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together. This step can be skipped if you're in a hurry, but it enhances the taste.

Step 6

Before serving, toss the salad once more to redistribute the dressing, and adjust the seasoning with additional salt and pepper if needed.

Step 7

Serve chilled as a flavorful side dish or light main course. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(789.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1313.3

Total Fat 106.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 10.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 11.9g
Cholesterol 123.8mg	0%
Sodium 1684.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 74.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 18.6g	0%
Total Sugars 17.4g
Protein 25.4g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 324.9mg	0%
Iron 5.4mg	0%
Potassium 1925.5mg	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: 70.6%

Protein: 7.5%

Carbs: 21.9%