Broccoli Grapes Sunflower Seeds Cold Salad
Fresh, vibrant, and bursting with flavor, this Broccoli Grapes Sunflower Seeds Cold Salad is the perfect blend of crisp textures and tangy-sweet goodness. Combining crunchy broccoli florets, juicy seedless red grapes, nutty sunflower seeds, and zesty red onion, this salad brings a delightful medley of flavors to your table. The creamy dressing, made with a mix of mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, apple cider vinegar, and a touch of honey, binds it all together with a balanced tangy-sweet finish. Ready in just 15 minutes with no cooking required, this make-ahead salad is not only quick and easy but also perfect for potlucks, picnics, or light meal prep. Serve it chilled for a refreshing side or enjoy it as a wholesome centerpiece of your meal!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups broccoli florets
- 2 cups seedless red grapes
- 0.5 cups sunflower seeds
- 0.5 cups red onion
- 0.75 cups mayonnaise
- 0.25 cups plain Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
Instructions
Wash and thoroughly dry the broccoli, then cut it into bite-sized florets.
Slice the seedless red grapes in half and set aside.
Finely chop the red onion until you have approximately 1/2 cup.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the broccoli florets, sliced grapes, chopped red onion, and sunflower seeds.
In a separate small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, apple cider vinegar, honey, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
Pour the dressing over the broccoli mixture and toss until all ingredients are evenly coated.
Cover the salad and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
Serve chilled as a side dish or a light main course.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2158 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 167.2 g | 214% | |
| Saturated Fat | 16.6 g | 83% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 23.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 183 mg | 61% | |
| Sodium | 1732 mg | 75% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 152.3 g | 55% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 20.9 g | 75% | |
| Total Sugars | 76.0 g | ||
| Protein | 36.0 g | 72% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 346 mg | 27% | |
| Iron | 7.2 mg | 40% | |
| Potassium | 1432 mg | 30% | |
*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.
