Pecan Broccoli Salad
Fresh, crunchy, and bursting with flavor, this Pecan Broccoli Salad is the ultimate crowd-pleaser for potlucks, picnics, or healthy midweek dinners. Crisp broccoli florets are tossed with sweet dried cranberries, nutty toasted pecans, and sharp cheddar cheese for the perfect balance of textures and flavors, while a creamy dressing made with Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, a touch of honey, and apple cider vinegar adds a tangy-sweet finish. Ready in just 15 minutes, this vibrant salad is as easy to make as it is delicious, and it's best served chilled to let all the flavors meld together beautifully. Whether you're looking for a wholesome, nutrient-packed side dish or a light meal, this broccoli salad recipe delivers every time.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups broccoli florets
- 0.5 cup red onion
- 0.75 cup toasted pecans
- 0.5 cup dried cranberries
- 0.75 cup sharp cheddar cheese (shredded)
- 0.5 cup mayonnaise
- 0.25 cup Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 2 teaspoons honey
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Prepare the broccoli florets by washing, drying, and cutting them into small bite-sized pieces.
Thinly slice the red onion and measure out half a cup.
Toast the pecans in a dry skillet over medium heat for 4-5 minutes, stirring frequently until they're golden and fragrant. Remove from heat and let them cool.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the broccoli florets, red onion, toasted pecans, dried cranberries, and shredded cheddar cheese.
Prepare the dressing by whisking together the mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, apple cider vinegar, honey, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl until smooth and creamy.
Pour the dressing over the salad mixture and toss thoroughly to coat all the ingredients evenly.
Cover the salad and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
Before serving, give the salad a final toss and adjust seasoning with extra salt and pepper if needed.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2215 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 174.9 g | 224% | |
| Saturated Fat | 31.4 g | 157% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 210 mg | 70% | |
| Sodium | 2149 mg | 93% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 130.9 g | 48% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 23.2 g | 83% | |
| Total Sugars | 71.2 g | ||
| Protein | 46.7 g | 93% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.5 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 903 mg | 69% | |
| Iron | 6.4 mg | 36% | |
| Potassium | 672 mg | 14% | |
*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.
