Crunchy Broccoli Almond Salad
Brighten up your mealtime with this vibrant and irresistible Crunchy Broccoli Almond Salad! Packed with a delightful mix of textures and flavors, this recipe brings together crisp, fresh broccoli florets, sweet dried cranberries, and toasty slivered almonds for the perfect crunch in every bite. Crumbled crispy bacon adds a savory touch, while the creamy dressing—a tangy blend of mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, apple cider vinegar, and honey—ties everything together flawlessly. Ready in just 15 minutes of prep time, this chilled salad is both refreshing and satisfying, making it an excellent choice for potlucks, barbecues, or a wholesome side dish. Healthy, delicious, and incredibly easy to make, this salad will quickly become a family favorite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups fresh broccoli
- 0.5 medium red onion
- 0.5 cup slivered almonds
- 0.5 cup dried cranberries
- 4 slices bacon
- 0.5 cup mayonnaise
- 0.25 cup Greek yogurt
- 1.5 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Wash and thoroughly dry the broccoli. Cut it into small, bite-sized florets and transfer to a large mixing bowl.
Finely dice the red onion and add it to the bowl with the broccoli.
In a dry skillet over medium heat, toast the slivered almonds for 3-4 minutes, stirring frequently, until they are golden brown and aromatic. Remove from heat and let cool before adding them to the bowl.
Cook the bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crispy. Transfer to a plate lined with paper towels to drain excess grease. Once cooled, crumble the bacon and add it to the salad bowl.
Add the dried cranberries to the bowl with the other ingredients.
In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, apple cider vinegar, honey, salt, and black pepper until smooth. This will be your dressing.
Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients and toss thoroughly to coat everything evenly.
Cover the salad and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
Serve chilled and enjoy your Crunchy Broccoli Almond Salad!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1500 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 99.2 g | 127% | |
| Saturated Fat | 12.0 g | 60% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 151 mg | 50% | |
| Sodium | 1572 mg | 68% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 128.2 g | 47% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 15.6 g | 56% | |
| Total Sugars | 75.0 g | ||
| Protein | 26.0 g | 52% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 244 mg | 19% | |
| Iron | 3.6 mg | 20% | |
| Potassium | 1535 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.
