Broccoli and Feta Cheese Salad
Discover the perfect balance of crisp and creamy with this vibrant Broccoli and Feta Cheese Salad, a wholesome medley of fresh flavors and textures that's sure to elevate your side dish game. Crunchy broccoli florets pair beautifully with tangy crumbled feta, sweet bursts of raisins, and nutty sunflower seeds, all tied together with a zesty homemade dressing featuring olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, and a hint of honey. This no-cook salad comes together in just 15 minutes, making it an ideal option for busy weeknights, potlucks, or a refreshing lunch. Serve it chilled for maximum flavor, and watch it become a new favorite in your repertoire! Perfect for healthy eating and packed with nutrients, this salad is as satisfying as it is simple.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups broccoli florets
- 1 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 0.5 red onion, thinly sliced
- 0.25 cup sunflower seeds
- 0.25 cup raisins
- 0.25 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Rinse the broccoli florets under cold water and pat them dry.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the broccoli florets, crumbled feta cheese, thinly sliced red onion, sunflower seeds, and raisins.
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
Pour the dressing over the broccoli mixture and toss well to ensure everything is evenly coated.
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate the salad for at least 20 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
Before serving, give the salad a final toss and adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper, if needed.
Serve chilled and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1582 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 127.1 g | 163% | |
| Saturated Fat | 43.5 g | 217% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 11.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 200 mg | 67% | |
| Sodium | 3942 mg | 171% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 75.0 g | 27% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 14.9 g | 53% | |
| Total Sugars | 41.4 g | ||
| Protein | 55.1 g | 110% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 1353 mg | 104% | |
| Iron | 7.1 mg | 39% | |
| Potassium | 819 mg | 17% | |
*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.
