Sunshine Nutty Broccoli Salad Toss
Brighten up your table with the vibrant and refreshing Sunshine Nutty Broccoli Salad Toss, a no-cook dish that’s as nourishing as it is visually stunning. This crisp and colorful salad combines crunchy fresh broccoli florets, shredded carrots, and diced red bell pepper with the delightful nuttiness of sliced almonds and sunflower seeds, perfectly balanced by the sweetness of dried cranberries. Tossed in a creamy, tangy dressing made with Greek yogurt, a touch of mayo, fresh orange juice, and a drizzle of honey, this salad delivers a burst of flavor in every bite. Ready in just 20 minutes, it’s the ideal make-ahead dish for potlucks, picnics, or a healthy weeknight side. Serve it chilled or at room temperature for a crowd-pleasing addition to any meal! Keywords: broccoli salad, nutty salad, creamy dressing, healthy side dish, no-cook recipe.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups fresh broccoli florets
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 1 medium red bell pepper, diced
- 0.5 cup sliced almonds
- 0.25 cup sunflower seeds
- 0.5 cup dried cranberries
- 0.5 cup Greek yogurt
- 0.25 cup mayonnaise
- 0.25 cup fresh orange juice
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Wash and chop the broccoli florets into small bite-sized pieces. Drain thoroughly and transfer to a large mixing bowl.
Add the shredded carrots, diced red bell pepper, sliced almonds, sunflower seeds, and dried cranberries to the bowl with the broccoli.
In a separate small bowl, whisk together the Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, fresh orange juice, honey, apple cider vinegar, salt, and black pepper until the dressing is smooth and well combined.
Pour the dressing over the broccoli mixture and gently toss everything together until evenly coated.
Cover the salad and refrigerate for at least 15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
Before serving, give the salad another gentle toss. Serve chilled or at room temperature and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1389 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 79.3 g | 102% | |
| Saturated Fat | 7.0 g | 35% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 63 mg | 21% | |
| Sodium | 1591 mg | 69% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 141.7 g | 52% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 30.0 g | 107% | |
| Total Sugars | 85.7 g | ||
| Protein | 34.1 g | 68% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 522 mg | 40% | |
| Iron | 7.2 mg | 40% | |
| Potassium | 2359 mg | 50% | |
*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.
