Broccoli and Cranberry Salad

Brighten up your table with this deliciously crunchy Broccoli and Cranberry Salad, a perfect blend of savory and sweet flavors. Fresh broccoli florets take center stage, paired with tangy dried cranberries, nutty sunflower seeds, and a hint of sharpness from thinly sliced red onions for an irresistible medley of textures. The creamy dressing, made with a light mix of mayonnaise, tangy Greek yogurt, apple cider vinegar, and a touch of honey, ties everything together with its zesty sweetness. Ready in just 15 minutes with no cooking required, this vibrant salad is perfect as a chilled side dish for potlucks, weekday meals, or holiday gatherings. Packed with nutrients and bold flavors, this broccoli cranberry salad is sure to become a go-to crowd-pleaser!

Nutriscore Rating: 71/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 4 cups broccoli florets
• 1 cup dried cranberries
• 0.5 cup red onion
• 0.5 cup sunflower seeds
• 0.5 cup mayonnaise
• 0.25 cup plain Greek yogurt
• 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Wash and chop the broccoli into small bite-sized florets. Place them in a large mixing bowl.

Step 2

Thinly slice the red onion and add it to the bowl with the broccoli.

Step 3

Add the dried cranberries and sunflower seeds to the bowl for added texture and flavor.

Step 4

In a separate small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, plain Greek yogurt, apple cider vinegar, honey, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.

Step 5

Pour the dressing over the broccoli mixture and toss until everything is evenly coated.

Step 6

Cover the salad and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.

Step 7

Before serving, taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt or pepper if needed.

Step 8

Serve chilled as a side dish or light meal. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	881.6 grams (881.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1973

Total Fat 123.40g	158%
Saturated Fat 12.40g	62%
Polyunsaturated Fat 23.70g
Cholesterol 124mg	41%
Sodium 1638mg	71%
Total Carbohydrate 193.10g	70%
Dietary Fiber 28.00g	100%
Total Sugars 123.40g
Protein 33.90g	68%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 327mg	25%
Iron 7mg	37%
Potassium 927mg	20%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 55.0%

Protein: 6.7%

Carbs: 38.3%