Broccoli Grape Spring Salad

Bright, fresh, and bursting with flavor, the Broccoli Grape Spring Salad is the perfect blend of crisp textures and sweet-tangy tastes. Featuring vibrant blanched broccoli florets, juicy red grapes, and crunchy toasted almonds, this salad is a wholesome celebration of spring’s finest produce. A creamy Greek yogurt dressing infused with honey and apple cider vinegar ties it all together, creating a delightful balance of creaminess and zest. Quick to prepare in just 15 minutes and served chilled, this salad is an ideal side dish for backyard barbecues, potlucks, or a light and healthy lunch. Packed with nutrients and big on flavor, this broccoli and grape salad is sure to become a go-to recipe for any season.

Nutriscore Rating: 74/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:5 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 4 cups broccoli florets
• 2 cups red seedless grapes
• 0.5 cups sliced almonds
• 0.25 cups red onion
• 0.5 cups Greek yogurt
• 0.25 cups mayonnaise
• 2 tablespoons honey
• 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
• 0.5 teaspoons salt
• 0.25 teaspoons black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Bring a small pot of water to a boil. Blanch the broccoli florets by boiling them for 1-2 minutes, then immediately transfer them to a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking process. Drain and set aside.

Step 2

Slice the red grapes in half and finely dice the red onion. Set both aside.

Step 3

In a dry skillet over medium heat, toast the sliced almonds for 2-3 minutes until lightly golden and fragrant. Remove from heat and let cool.

Step 4

Prepare the dressing by whisking together Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, honey, apple cider vinegar, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl until smooth.

Step 5

In a large mixing bowl, combine the blanched broccoli, halved grapes, diced red onion, and toasted almonds.

Step 6

Pour the prepared dressing over the salad ingredients and toss gently to coat everything evenly.

Step 7

Chill the salad in the refrigerator for at least 20-30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.

Step 8

Serve cold and enjoy your Broccoli Grape Spring Salad as a side dish or light meal!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1014.5 grams (1014.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1341

Total Fat 78.20g	100%
Saturated Fat 6.70g	34%
Polyunsaturated Fat NaNg
Cholesterol 63mg	21%
Sodium 1473mg	64%
Total Carbohydrate 140.80g	51%
Dietary Fiber 21.30g	76%
Total Sugars 92.70g
Protein 37.30g	75%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 508mg	39%
Iron 7mg	40%
Potassium 1317mg	28%

*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: 49.7%

Protein: 10.5%

Carbs: 39.8%