Broccoli Mandarin Orange Salad
Brighten up your table with this refreshing and vibrant Broccoli Mandarin Orange Salad! Packed with crisp broccoli florets, juicy mandarin oranges, tangy red onions, and a delightful medley of toasted slivered almonds and dried cranberries, this salad is a feast for the senses. Tossed in a creamy yet light Greek yogurt dressing sweetened with honey and balanced by a splash of apple cider vinegar, it’s a perfect harmony of sweet, savory, and nutty flavors. Ready in just 15 minutes and served chilled, this healthy, gluten-free dish is ideal as a satisfying side or a light, wholesome meal. Whether you're looking for a crowd-pleasing potluck recipe or a quick weeknight option, this salad delivers on taste and texture!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups broccoli florets
- 1 cup mandarin oranges (canned, drained)
- 0.25 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 0.5 cup slivered almonds, toasted
- 0.5 cup dried cranberries
- 0.5 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 0.25 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Wash and dry the broccoli florets. Cut them into bite-sized pieces and set aside in a large mixing bowl.
Add the mandarin oranges (drained), thinly sliced red onion, toasted slivered almonds, and dried cranberries to the bowl with the broccoli.
In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, honey, apple cider vinegar, salt, and black pepper until well combined. This will be the dressing for your salad.
Pour the dressing over the salad mixture and toss gently to coat all the ingredients evenly.
Cover the salad and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
Before serving, give the salad a gentle toss and taste for seasoning, adjusting with more salt and pepper if needed.
Serve chilled as a refreshing side dish or light meal. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1451 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 75.7 g | 97% | |
| Saturated Fat | 7.4 g | 37% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 71 mg | 24% | |
| Sodium | 1511 mg | 66% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 170.5 g | 62% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 23.0 g | 82% | |
| Total Sugars | 120.2 g | ||
| Protein | 39.0 g | 78% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 522 mg | 40% | |
| Iron | 6.3 mg | 35% | |
| Potassium | 955 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.
