Broccoli Pecan Salad
Elevate your salad game with this vibrant and crunchy Broccoli Pecan Salad, a delightful blend of fresh flavors and textures that’s sure to impress! Packed with crisp broccoli florets, sweet dried cranberries, toasted pecans, and a touch of savory shredded cheddar cheese, this easy-to-make salad is tossed in a creamy dressing made with a harmonious blend of mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, honey, and tangy apple cider vinegar. Perfect for potlucks, meal prep, or as a side dish for any dinner, this nutritious recipe is ready in just 20 minutes of prep time and can be served chilled for a refreshing twist. Bursting with wholesome ingredients and rich flavor, this broccoli salad is a crowd-pleasing favorite that has it all—sweet, savory, crunchy, and creamy in every bite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups Broccoli florets
- 0.5 medium Red onion
- 0.5 cup Dried cranberries
- 0.75 cup Pecans
- 0.5 cup Shredded cheddar cheese
- 0.5 cup Mayonnaise
- 0.25 cup Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons Honey
- 1.5 tablespoons Apple cider vinegar
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Toast the pecans in a dry skillet over medium heat for 3–5 minutes, stirring frequently, until they are lightly browned and fragrant. Remove from heat and let them cool.
Wash and dry the broccoli florets. Chop them into bite-sized pieces and add them to a large mixing bowl.
Finely dice the red onion and add it to the bowl with the broccoli.
Add the dried cranberries, shredded cheddar cheese, and cooled toasted pecans to the bowl.
In a separate smaller bowl, prepare the dressing by whisking together the mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, honey, apple cider vinegar, salt, and black pepper until smooth and well combined.
Pour the dressing over the broccoli mixture and toss everything together until the salad is evenly coated.
Cover the bowl and refrigerate the salad for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
Give the salad a final stir before serving. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Serve chilled and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2118 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 158.8 g | 204% | |
| Saturated Fat | 24.7 g | 123% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 16.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 180 mg | 60% | |
| Sodium | 1974 mg | 86% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 150.4 g | 55% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 22.1 g | 79% | |
| Total Sugars | 93.2 g | ||
| Protein | 38.8 g | 78% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 698 mg | 54% | |
| Iron | 5.7 mg | 32% | |
| Potassium | 544 mg | 12% | |
*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.
