Fresh That Means Raw Broccoli Salad
Brighten your table and palate with this Fresh That Means Raw Broccoli Salad, a vibrant and nutrient-packed dish that’s as delicious as it is wholesome. Featuring crisp, bite-sized broccoli florets, sweet shredded carrots, and zesty red onions, this salad is complemented by the perfect blend of textures and flavors from chewy dried cranberries and crunchy sunflower seeds. The creamy dressing, made with tangy Greek yogurt, a touch of honey, and a hint of apple cider vinegar, adds a luscious finish that ties it all together. With just 20 minutes of prep time and no cooking required, this refreshing raw salad is an easy, healthy, and visually stunning addition to any meal. Serve it as a side dish or a light, satisfying main course—perfect for gatherings, lunchboxes, or whenever you’re craving a veggie-forward treat!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups broccoli florets
- 1 large carrot
- 0.5 medium red onion
- 0.5 cup dried cranberries
- 0.25 cup sunflower seeds
- 0.5 cup 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 the broccoli thoroughly and pat it dry with a clean kitchen towel or paper towels.
Chop the broccoli florets into small, bite-sized pieces and place them in a large mixing bowl.
Peel the carrot and grate it using a box grater or food processor. Add the grated carrot to the bowl with the broccoli.
Chop the red onion into very small pieces and add it to the mixing bowl.
Stir in the dried cranberries and sunflower seeds, ensuring they are evenly distributed among the vegetables.
In a small bowl, whisk together the Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, honey, salt, and black pepper until smooth and creamy.
Pour the dressing over the broccoli mixture and toss everything together until the vegetables are well coated in the dressing.
Cover the salad and refrigerate for at least 15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
Serve chilled as a side dish or as a light, nutritious main course.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1158 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 61.8 g | 79% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.1 g | 30% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 11.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 63 mg | 21% | |
| Sodium | 1535 mg | 67% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 125.9 g | 46% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 21.0 g | 75% | |
| Total Sugars | 78.1 g | ||
| Protein | 29.1 g | 58% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 331 mg | 25% | |
| Iron | 5.4 mg | 30% | |
| Potassium | 764 mg | 16% | |
*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.
