Broccoli and Pea Salad
Bright, crisp, and bursting with flavor, this Broccoli and Pea Salad is a refreshing side dish that pairs vibrant vegetables with a creamy, tangy dressing. Tender blanched broccoli and sweet peas are combined with crunchy toasted almonds and finely chopped red onion for a perfect balance of textures. The Greek yogurt-based dressing, lightly sweetened with honey and brightened with fresh lemon juice, keeps it light yet satisfying. Ready in just 15 minutes (plus chill time), this salad is an easy make-ahead option for potlucks, picnics, or weeknight dinners. Packed with nutrients and deliciously versatile, it’s sure to become a go-to addition to your healthy salad repertoire!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups broccoli florets
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 0.5 medium red onion
- 0.5 cup slivered almonds
- 0.5 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 0.25 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Bring a pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add the broccoli florets and blanch them for 2 minutes. Remove them using a slotted spoon and immediately transfer to an ice water bath to stop the cooking process. Drain and pat dry with a kitchen towel.
In the same pot of boiling water, add the frozen peas and blanch for 1 minute. Drain and transfer the peas to an ice water bath. Drain and pat dry.
Finely chop the red onion and set aside.
In a small skillet over medium heat, toast the slivered almonds for 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently, until golden brown. Remove from heat and let cool.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, lemon juice, honey, salt, and black pepper. Whisk together until smooth to create the dressing.
Add the blanched broccoli, peas, chopped red onion, and toasted almonds to the bowl with the dressing. Toss everything together until the vegetables are evenly coated.
Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt or pepper if needed.
Refrigerate the salad for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld.
Serve chilled as a side dish or light main course.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1174 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 79.7 g | 102% | |
| Saturated Fat | 7.9 g | 40% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 71 mg | 24% | |
| Sodium | 1476 mg | 64% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 85.4 g | 31% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 25.4 g | 91% | |
| Total Sugars | 29.4 g | ||
| Protein | 48.9 g | 98% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 515 mg | 40% | |
| Iron | 8.5 mg | 47% | |
| Potassium | 1200 mg | 26% | |
*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.
