Broccoli Salad Cooking Light
Bright, fresh, and irresistibly creamy, this Broccoli Salad Cooking Light recipe is a healthier twist on a classic favorite. Packed with vibrant broccoli florets, shredded carrots, finely chopped red onion, sweet raisins, and the crunch of toasted slivered almonds, this salad combines flavor and texture in every bite. A luscious dressing made with non-fat Greek yogurt, light mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, and a touch of honey ties it all together with a tangy-sweet flair. Perfect for meal prep or as a refreshing side dish, this lightened-up broccoli salad is ready in just 20 minutes (plus chill time) and serves as the ideal addition to picnics, potlucks, or weeknight dinners. Serve it chilled and experience the harmonious blend of wholesome ingredients and creamy goodness!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups fresh broccoli florets
- 0.5 cup, finely chopped red onion
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 0.5 cup raisins
- 0.25 cup, toasted slivered almonds
- 0.5 cup Greek yogurt (plain, non-fat)
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise (light)
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Blanch the broccoli florets by cooking them in boiling water for 1-2 minutes, then immediately transferring them to an ice water bath to cool. Drain well and pat dry.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the blanched broccoli florets, finely chopped red onion, shredded carrots, raisins, and toasted slivered almonds.
In a small bowl, whisk together the Greek yogurt, light mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, honey, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
Pour the dressing over the broccoli mixture and toss until everything is well coated.
Refrigerate the salad for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
Before serving, give the salad a final toss and adjust seasoning if needed. Serve chilled and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
142 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 4.1 g | 5% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.3 g | 2% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 2 mg | 1% | |
| Sodium | 256 mg | 11% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 24.0 g | 9% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.1 g | 14% | |
| Total Sugars | 15.2 g | ||
| Protein | 6.0 g | 12% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 87 mg | 7% | |
| Iron | 1.1 mg | 6% | |
| Potassium | 505 mg | 11% | |
*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.
