Broccoli Salad with Mandarin Oranges and Cashews
Brighten up your table with this vibrant Broccoli Salad with Mandarin Oranges and Cashews, a delightful blend of sweet, savory, and crunchy flavors. This salad features crisp broccoli florets paired with juicy mandarin oranges, crunchy toasted cashews, and smoky crumbled bacon, all brought together by a creamy and tangy dressing made with mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, honey, and apple cider vinegar. Finished with a touch of red onion for a pop of sharpness, this salad is as satisfying as it is colorful. Perfect for potlucks, picnics, or as a refreshing side dish, this easy-to-make recipe comes together in just 25 minutes and can be prepared ahead of time for ultimate convenience. Serve it chilled and watch it disappear at your next gathering!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups broccoli florets
- 1.5 cups mandarin oranges (canned, drained or fresh)
- 0.75 cups unsalted cashews
- 0.5 cups red onion
- 6 slices bacon slices
- 0.5 cups mayonnaise
- 0.25 cups Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
Instructions
Wash the broccoli florets thoroughly and cut into bite-sized pieces. Set aside.
Thinly slice the red onion and set aside.
Cook the bacon slices in a skillet over medium heat until crispy (about 6-8 minutes). Drain on paper towels, then crumble into small pieces once cooled.
In a medium skillet over low heat, lightly toast the cashews for 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently. Remove from heat and set aside to cool.
If using canned mandarin oranges, drain them thoroughly. If using fresh, peel and divide into segments.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the broccoli florets, mandarin oranges, sliced red onion, toasted cashews, and crumbled bacon.
Prepare the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, honey, apple cider vinegar, salt, and black pepper until smooth.
Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients and toss gently to evenly coat everything.
Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld.
Serve chilled as a side dish or light main course. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
326 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 24.5 g | 31% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.6 g | 23% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 17 mg | 6% | |
| Sodium | 458 mg | 20% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 19.7 g | 7% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.7 g | 9% | |
| Total Sugars | 11.6 g | ||
| Protein | 9.3 g | 19% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 60 mg | 5% | |
| Iron | 1.7 mg | 9% | |
| Potassium | 235 mg | 5% | |
*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.
