Broccoli Salad with Apricots
Brighten up your table with this Broccoli Salad with Apricots, a refreshing twist on a classic side dish that's as vibrant in flavor as it is in color. Crisp broccoli florets form the base of this hearty salad, with sweet pops of chewy dried apricots adding a delightful contrast. Toasted slivered almonds lend a nutty crunch, while finely diced red onion provides just the right amount of zing. The creamy dressing, made with Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, honey, and a splash of lemon juice, ties it all together with tangy-sweet notes. Ready in just 15 minutes and packed with satisfying textures, this no-cook salad is perfect for weekday lunches, potlucks, or light dinner pairings. Plus, it’s a surefire way to please anyone, whether they’re looking for a healthy option or something simply delicious. Try it chilled for an even more refreshing bite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups broccoli florets
- 1 cup dried apricots
- 0.5 medium red onion
- 0.5 cup slivered almonds
- 0.5 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 0.25 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Rinse the broccoli florets under cool water. Cut them into small bite-sized pieces and set them aside in a large mixing bowl.
Roughly chop the dried apricots into smaller pieces and add them to the bowl with the broccoli.
Peel and finely dice the red onion. Add the diced onion to the bowl.
Toast the slivered almonds in a dry skillet over medium heat for 3-4 minutes, stirring frequently, until golden and fragrant. Allow them to cool, then add them to the salad bowl.
In a small bowl, prepare the dressing by whisking together the Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, honey, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper until smooth and creamy.
Pour the dressing over the broccoli mixture. Toss gently to ensure all the ingredients are evenly coated.
Cover the bowl and refrigerate the salad for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
Before serving, give the salad a quick stir and taste for seasoning, adjusting with additional salt or pepper if needed.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1312 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 79.1 g | 101% | |
| Saturated Fat | 7.8 g | 39% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 71 mg | 24% | |
| Sodium | 1469 mg | 64% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 134.0 g | 49% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 22.3 g | 80% | |
| Total Sugars | 79.8 g | ||
| Protein | 42.4 g | 85% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 501 mg | 39% | |
| Iron | 7.7 mg | 43% | |
| Potassium | 1572 mg | 33% | |
*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.
