Broccoli Salad with Gouda
Elevate your salad game with this irresistible Broccoli Salad with Gouda, a perfect balance of fresh, crunchy, creamy, and tangy flavors. Crisp broccoli florets are combined with smoky diced Gouda cheese, sweet dried cranberries, hearty sunflower seeds, and a hint of red onion for a dynamic textural experience. The star of this dish is the luscious dressing made from Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, and honey, which adds a creamy and slightly tangy finish. Ready in just 20 minutes with no cooking required, this easy-to-make salad is the ultimate crowd-pleaser—perfect as a refreshing side dish or a satisfying standalone meal. Serve it cold to enjoy the full burst of flavors in every bite! Keywords: Broccoli Salad, Gouda Cheese, No-Cook Salad, Easy Side Dish, Healthy Salad Recipes.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups Fresh broccoli
- 1 cup Smoked Gouda cheese
- 0.5 cup Cranberries (dried)
- 0.5 cup Sunflower seeds
- 0.25 cup Red onion
- 0.5 cup Plain Greek yogurt
- 0.25 cup Mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons Apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Honey
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Wash and thoroughly dry the broccoli. Cut the broccoli into small, bite-sized florets.
Dice the smoked Gouda cheese into small cubes, approximately 1/2 inch in size.
Finely dice the red onion to ensure it incorporates evenly into the salad.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the broccoli florets, diced Gouda, cranberries, sunflower seeds, and diced red onion.
In a small bowl, whisk together the Greek yogurt, 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 evenly coated.
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
Before serving, give the salad a final toss and adjust seasoning with additional salt or pepper, if needed.
Serve cold and enjoy as a standalone dish or as a side to your favorite meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1869 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 120.7 g | 155% | |
| Saturated Fat | 33.0 g | 165% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 23.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 188 mg | 63% | |
| Sodium | 3043 mg | 132% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 150.5 g | 55% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 22.9 g | 82% | |
| Total Sugars | 94.3 g | ||
| Protein | 65.4 g | 131% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 1227 mg | 94% | |
| Iron | 6.2 mg | 34% | |
| Potassium | 2261 mg | 48% | |
*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.
