Cool Broccoli Salad
Crisp, colorful, and irresistibly refreshing, this Cool Broccoli Salad is the perfect addition to your table for any occasion, whether it's a summer barbecue, a potluck, or a healthy weeknight side dish. Packed with fresh broccoli florets, crunchy shredded carrots, tangy red onion, and a burst of sweetness from dried cranberries, this vibrant salad is a delightful blend of textures and flavors. A creamy dressing made with mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, apple cider vinegar, and a touch of honey ties everything together, while sunflower seeds add a satisfying crunch in every bite. Ready in just 15 minutes (plus chill time), this no-cook broccoli salad is a quick and easy crowd-pleaser that’s as nutritious as it is delicious. Serve it chilled and let its refreshing flavor shine at your next gathering!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups fresh broccoli florets
- 0.5 medium red onion
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 0.75 cup dried cranberries
- 0.5 cup sunflower seeds
- 0.5 cup mayonnaise
- 0.25 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 0.5 teaspoon kosher salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Prepare the broccoli florets by cutting them into small, bite-sized pieces. Rinse them thoroughly and pat dry with paper towels.
Thinly slice the red onion into small slivers.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the broccoli florets, red onion, shredded carrots, dried cranberries, and sunflower seeds. Toss gently to mix evenly.
In a small bowl, prepare the dressing by whisking together the mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, apple cider vinegar, honey, salt, and black pepper until smooth and creamy.
Pour the dressing over the broccoli mixture and toss well to ensure all the ingredients are evenly coated with the dressing.
Cover the salad and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld together.
Before serving, give the salad another gentle stir. Serve chilled and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1928 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 124.6 g | 160% | |
| Saturated Fat | 12.8 g | 64% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 23.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 124 mg | 41% | |
| Sodium | 838 mg | 36% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 180.8 g | 66% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 30.0 g | 107% | |
| Total Sugars | 106.1 g | ||
| Protein | 32.2 g | 64% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 360 mg | 28% | |
| Iron | 7.3 mg | 41% | |
| Potassium | 2298 mg | 49% | |
*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.
