Heart-Healthy Broccoli Salad
Brighten up your table with this Heart-Healthy Broccoli Salad, a nutrient-packed dish that’s as delicious as it is good for you! Loaded with crisp broccoli florets, vibrant red bell peppers, crunchy carrots, and the sweet-tart touch of unsweetened dried cranberries, this salad delivers a medley of textures and flavors in every bite. Tossed in a creamy yet light Greek yogurt dressing enhanced with zesty lemon juice and a hint of honey, it's the perfect guilt-free way to satisfy your cravings. With the added crunch of raw sunflower seeds and just 20 minutes of prep time, this no-cook salad is the ultimate quick and wholesome side dish or light meal. Whether served chilled or at room temperature, it's a heart-smart choice that’s perfect for anyone looking to eat healthy without compromising on flavor!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups broccoli florets
- 0.5 cup red onion
- 0.5 cup carrots
- 0.5 cup red bell pepper
- 0.25 cup raw sunflower seeds
- 0.25 cup unsweetened dried cranberries
- 0.5 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Wash the broccoli thoroughly under cold running water, then cut them into small bite-sized florets.
Chop the red onion finely to ensure a balanced distribution of flavor throughout the salad.
Grate the carrots using a box grater or a food processor. Aim for about half a cup of grated carrots.
Dice the red bell pepper into small, evenly-sized pieces.
In a large bowl, combine the broccoli florets, chopped red onion, grated carrots, and diced red bell pepper.
Add the raw sunflower seeds and unsweetened dried cranberries to the vegetable mixture.
In a separate small bowl, whisk together the plain Greek yogurt, lemon juice, honey, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.
Pour the dressing over the broccoli mixture and toss well to coat all the ingredients evenly.
Let the salad sit for at least 10 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld together.
Serve chilled or at room temperature and enjoy as a heart-healthy side dish or a light main course.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
676 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 23.0 g | 29% | |
| Saturated Fat | 3.7 g | 18% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 12 mg | 4% | |
| Sodium | 1377 mg | 60% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 100.9 g | 37% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 20.6 g | 74% | |
| Total Sugars | 63.3 g | ||
| Protein | 35.1 g | 70% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 388 mg | 30% | |
| Iron | 5.7 mg | 32% | |
| Potassium | 933 mg | 20% | |
*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.
