Broccoli Mandarin Orange Salad
Brighten up your table with this refreshing and vibrant Broccoli Mandarin Orange Salad! Packed with crisp broccoli florets, juicy mandarin oranges, tangy red onions, and a delightful medley of toasted slivered almonds and dried cranberries, this salad is a feast for the senses. Tossed in a creamy yet light Greek yogurt dressing sweetened with honey and balanced by a splash of apple cider vinegar, it’s a perfect harmony of sweet, savory, and nutty flavors. Ready in just 15 minutes and served chilled, this healthy, gluten-free dish is ideal as a satisfying side or a light, wholesome meal. Whether you're looking for a crowd-pleasing potluck recipe or a quick weeknight option, this salad delivers on taste and texture!
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Ingredients
- 4 cups broccoli florets
- 1 cup mandarin oranges (canned, drained)
- 0.25 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 0.5 cup slivered almonds, toasted
- 0.5 cup dried cranberries
- 0.5 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 0.25 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Directions
Step 1
Wash and dry the broccoli florets. Cut them into bite-sized pieces and set aside in a large mixing bowl.
Step 2
Add the mandarin oranges (drained), thinly sliced red onion, toasted slivered almonds, and dried cranberries to the bowl with the broccoli.
Step 3
In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, honey, apple cider vinegar, salt, and black pepper until well combined. This will be the dressing for your salad.
Step 4
Pour the dressing over the salad mixture and toss gently to coat all the ingredients evenly.
Step 5
Cover the salad and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
Step 6
Before serving, give the salad a gentle toss and taste for seasoning, adjusting with more salt and pepper if needed.
Step 7
Serve chilled as a refreshing side dish or light meal. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | 1024.4 grams (1024.4g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1451 |
| Total Fat 75.70g | 97% |
| Saturated Fat 7.40g | 37% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.10g | |
| Cholesterol 71mg | 24% |
| Sodium 1511mg | 66% |
| Total Carbohydrate 170.50g | 62% |
| Dietary Fiber 23.00g | 82% |
| Total Sugars 120.20g | |
| Protein 39.00g | 78% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 522mg | 40% |
| Iron 6mg | 35% |
| Potassium 955mg | 20% |
Source of Calories