Broccoli and Cranberry Salad
Brighten up your table with this deliciously crunchy Broccoli and Cranberry Salad, a perfect blend of savory and sweet flavors. Fresh broccoli florets take center stage, paired with tangy dried cranberries, nutty sunflower seeds, and a hint of sharpness from thinly sliced red onions for an irresistible medley of textures. The creamy dressing, made with a light mix of mayonnaise, tangy Greek yogurt, apple cider vinegar, and a touch of honey, ties everything together with its zesty sweetness. Ready in just 15 minutes with no cooking required, this vibrant salad is perfect as a chilled side dish for potlucks, weekday meals, or holiday gatherings. Packed with nutrients and bold flavors, this broccoli cranberry salad is sure to become a go-to crowd-pleaser!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups broccoli florets
- 1 cup dried cranberries
- 0.5 cup red onion
- 0.5 cup sunflower seeds
- 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
Instructions
Wash and chop the broccoli into small bite-sized florets. Place them in a large mixing bowl.
Thinly slice the red onion and add it to the bowl with the broccoli.
Add the dried cranberries and sunflower seeds to the bowl for added texture and flavor.
In a separate small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, plain Greek yogurt, apple cider vinegar, honey, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
Pour the dressing over the broccoli mixture and toss until everything is evenly coated.
Cover the salad and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
Before serving, taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt or pepper if needed.
Serve chilled as a side dish or light meal. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1973 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 123.4 g | 158% | |
| Saturated Fat | 12.4 g | 62% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 23.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 124 mg | 41% | |
| Sodium | 1638 mg | 71% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 193.1 g | 70% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 28.0 g | 100% | |
| Total Sugars | 123.4 g | ||
| Protein | 33.9 g | 68% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 327 mg | 25% | |
| Iron | 6.7 mg | 37% | |
| Potassium | 927 mg | 20% | |
*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.
