Vegetarian Broccoli Salad

Brighten up your table with this refreshing Vegetarian Broccoli Salad, a vibrant combination of wholesome textures and bold flavors. Packed with crisp broccoli florets, sweet shredded carrot, tangy red onion, and chewy dried cranberries, this salad is not only visually appealing but also incredibly nutritious. The creamy dressing, made with Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, and a touch of honey, strikes a perfect balance between sweet and savory, while sunflower seeds add a delightful crunch with every bite. Ready in just 15 minutes, this no-cook recipe is ideal for meal prep or as a quick side dish. Serve it chilled for a deliciously light and satisfying salad that’s perfect for vegetarians and broccoli lovers alike!

Nutriscore Rating: 74/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 cups broccoli florets
• 0.5 medium red onion
• 1 medium carrot
• 0.5 cup dried cranberries
• 0.25 cup sunflower seeds
• 0.75 cup Greek yogurt
• 0.25 cup mayonnaise
• 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Wash the broccoli thoroughly and pat dry. Cut the broccoli into small, bite-sized florets, discarding the large stems or saving them for another use.

Step 2

Peel and grate the carrot. Set it aside.

Step 3

Finely chop half of the red onion into small pieces.

Step 4

In a large mixing bowl, combine the broccoli florets, grated carrot, chopped red onion, dried cranberries, and sunflower seeds.

Step 5

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

Step 6

Pour the dressing over the broccoli mixture and toss until all the ingredients are evenly coated.

Step 7

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

Step 8

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

Step 9

Serve cold as a side dish or light main course.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(870.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1191.8

Total Fat 62.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 6.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 11.8g
Cholesterol 64.8mg	0%
Sodium 1548.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 127.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 20.7g	0%
Total Sugars 79.3g
Protein 33.1g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 371.6mg	0%
Iron 5.4mg	0%
Potassium 789.3mg	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: 46.6%

Protein: 11.0%

Carbs: 42.4%