Low Sodium Broccoli Salad
Fresh, crisp, and full of vibrant flavors, this Low Sodium Broccoli Salad is a healthy twist on a classic favorite. Perfect for anyone looking to reduce their sodium intake without sacrificing taste, this recipe features nutrient-packed broccoli florets, grated carrots, sweet raisins, and crunchy unsalted sunflower seeds, all tied together with a creamy Greek yogurt dressing infused with honey, Dijon mustard, and apple cider vinegar. Ready in just 20 minutes, this colorful salad is ideal for meal prepping, picnics, or as a refreshing side dish to complement your main course. Enjoy the harmony of textures and natural sweetness, all while staying heart-healthy with this guilt-free delight!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups fresh broccoli florets
- 1 cup carrots, grated
- 1 medium red bell pepper, diced
- 0.5 cup raisins
- 0.25 cup unsalted sunflower seeds
- 0.5 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 0.25 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
Wash the broccoli florets thoroughly and pat them dry with a paper towel.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the broccoli florets, grated carrots, diced red bell pepper, raisins, and unsalted sunflower seeds.
In a separate smaller bowl, whisk together the plain Greek yogurt, apple cider vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, and freshly ground black pepper to create the dressing.
Pour the dressing over the broccoli mixture and toss everything together until well coated.
Cover the salad with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
Serve chilled and enjoy your healthy, low-sodium broccoli salad.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
838 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 19.8 g | 25% | |
| Saturated Fat | 3.7 g | 18% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 12 mg | 4% | |
| Sodium | 478 mg | 21% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 148.2 g | 54% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 25.2 g | 90% | |
| Total Sugars | 96.9 g | ||
| Protein | 34.2 g | 68% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 483 mg | 37% | |
| Iron | 6.8 mg | 38% | |
| Potassium | 3236 mg | 69% | |
*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.
