Unusual Broccoli Salad
Discover a vibrant twist on a classic with this Unusual Broccoli Salad—a tantalizing combination of crisp broccoli florets, sweet dried cranberries, savory bacon crumbles, and nutty smoked almonds, all brought together by a creamy Greek yogurt dressing with a tangy hint of lemon and Dijon mustard. This no-cook, 20-minute recipe offers a delightful mix of textures and flavors, from the creamy feta to the crunch of fresh veggies, making it a standout side dish or light main course. Perfect for potlucks, picnics, or weeknight dinners, this fresh and flavorful salad is a crowd-pleaser that’s as easy to make as it is delicious. Serve it chilled for a refreshing dish that’s sure to impress!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups broccoli florets
- 0.5 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 0.5 cup dried cranberries
- 0.5 cup smoked almonds, roughly chopped
- 0.5 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 0.5 cup crispy bacon, crumbled
- 0.5 cup Greek yogurt
- 0.25 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Wash and thoroughly dry the broccoli florets. Cut them into bite-sized pieces if necessary.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the broccoli florets, red onion slices, dried cranberries, chopped smoked almonds, crumbled feta cheese, and crumbled bacon.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, lemon juice, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
Pour the dressing over the broccoli mixture and toss until everything is evenly coated.
Refrigerate the salad for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
Before serving, taste and adjust the seasoning if necessary. Serve chilled as a side dish or a light main course.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1984 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 126.6 g | 162% | |
| Saturated Fat | 39.7 g | 198% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 315 mg | 105% | |
| Sodium | 5608 mg | 244% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 124.5 g | 45% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 15.9 g | 57% | |
| Total Sugars | 79.5 g | ||
| Protein | 88.1 g | 176% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 873 mg | 67% | |
| Iron | 6.4 mg | 36% | |
| Potassium | 1182 mg | 25% | |
*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.
