Tangy Low Cal Broccoli Salad
Brighten up your mealtime with this Tangy Low Cal Broccoli Salad, a crunchy, refreshing dish that's bursting with flavor and packed with wholesome ingredients. Featuring tender-crisp broccoli florets, sweet pops of unsweetened dried cranberries, and the nutty crunch of toasted sunflower seeds, this salad delivers texture in every bite. A creamy yet guilt-free dressing made from non-fat Greek yogurt, apple cider vinegar, honey, and Dijon mustard adds the perfect tangy touch, making it a satisfying, low-calorie option for health-conscious diners. Quick to prepare in just 15 minutes and ideal for meal prep, this salad is a nutrient-rich side dish or light main course that’s perfect for busy weeknights, family gatherings, or potlucks. Serve cold to enjoy its full, vibrant flavors!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups broccoli florets (bite-sized)
- 0.5 cup red onion (finely chopped)
- 1 medium carrot (grated)
- 0.25 cup dried cranberries (unsweetened)
- 0.25 cup toasted sunflower seeds
- 0.5 cup plain Greek yogurt (non-fat)
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1.5 tablespoons honey
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Wash and thoroughly dry the broccoli florets. Trim them into bite-sized pieces if needed.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the broccoli florets, chopped red onion, grated carrot, dried cranberries, and toasted sunflower seeds.
In a separate small bowl, prepare the tangy dressing by whisking together the plain Greek yogurt, apple cider vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper until smooth.
Pour the dressing over the broccoli mixture and toss until the ingredients are evenly coated.
Allow the salad to chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to let the flavors meld together.
Serve cold as a side dish or a light main course. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
168 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 5.5 g | 7% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.6 g | 3% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 362 mg | 16% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 24.4 g | 9% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.5 g | 20% | |
| Total Sugars | 14.9 g | ||
| Protein | 7.6 g | 15% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 93 mg | 7% | |
| Iron | 1.5 mg | 8% | |
| Potassium | 487 mg | 10% | |
*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.
