Fresh Broccoli Salad

Nutriscore Rating: 69/100

Bright, crunchy, and bursting with flavor, this Fresh Broccoli Salad is the perfect dish for potlucks, barbecues, or a healthy lunch! Made with crisp broccoli florets, sweet dried cranberries, crunchy sunflower seeds, and savory crumbled bacon, this salad strikes the ideal balance of textures and tastes. The creamy dressing, a tangy blend of mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, apple cider vinegar, and honey, ties it all together with a delightful zing. Ready in just 15 minutes with no cooking required, this versatile broccoli salad is a quick and nutritious option for busy days. Serve it chilled for maximum flavor impact—your family and friends will be coming back for seconds!

Recipe Information

• Prep Time: 15 min
• Cook Time: N/A
• Total Time: 15 min
• Servings: 6 servings
• Difficulty: Medium

🥘 Ingredients

12 items

• 4 cups fresh broccoli florets
• 0.5 cup red onion, finely diced
• 1 cup shredded carrots
• 0.5 cup dried cranberries
• 0.5 cup sunflower seeds (unsalted)
• 0.5 cup bacon, cooked and crumbled
• 0.5 cup mayonnaise
• 0.25 cup plain Greek yogurt
• 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper

📝 Instructions

6 steps

1. Wash and thoroughly dry the broccoli florets. Cut them into small, bite-sized pieces and place them in a large mixing bowl.

2. Add the finely diced red onion, shredded carrots, dried cranberries, sunflower seeds, and crumbled bacon to the bowl with the broccoli.

3. In a separate, smaller bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, apple cider vinegar, honey, salt, and black pepper until smooth and combined. This will be your dressing.

4. Pour the dressing over the broccoli mixture and toss until all ingredients are evenly coated.

5. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.

6. Before serving, give the salad a quick toss and adjust the seasoning with more salt or pepper if needed. Serve chilled.

Nutrition Facts

1 serving (183.0g)

Calories		356
% Daily Value*
Total Fat		25.6 g	33%
	Saturated Fat	4.8 g	24%
	Polyunsaturated Fat	0.0 g
Cholesterol		22 mg	7%
Sodium		630 mg	27%
Total Carbohydrate		22.9 g	8%
	Dietary Fiber	4.4 g	16%
	Total Sugars	14.3 g
Protein		10.4 g	21%
Vitamin D		0.2 mcg	1%
Calcium		72 mg	6%
Iron		1.5 mg	8%
Potassium		478 mg	10%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 1386 cal (63.5%%)

Protein: 250 cal (11.5%%)

Carbs: 548 cal (25.1%%)