Broccoli Salad with Gouda

Elevate your salad game with this irresistible Broccoli Salad with Gouda, a perfect balance of fresh, crunchy, creamy, and tangy flavors. Crisp broccoli florets are combined with smoky diced Gouda cheese, sweet dried cranberries, hearty sunflower seeds, and a hint of red onion for a dynamic textural experience. The star of this dish is the luscious dressing made from Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, and honey, which adds a creamy and slightly tangy finish. Ready in just 20 minutes with no cooking required, this easy-to-make salad is the ultimate crowd-pleaser—perfect as a refreshing side dish or a satisfying standalone meal. Serve it cold to enjoy the full burst of flavors in every bite! Keywords: Broccoli Salad, Gouda Cheese, No-Cook Salad, Easy Side Dish, Healthy Salad Recipes.

Nutriscore Rating: 66/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 4 cups Fresh broccoli
• 1 cup Smoked Gouda cheese
• 0.5 cup Cranberries (dried)
• 0.5 cup Sunflower seeds
• 0.25 cup Red onion
• 0.5 cup Plain Greek yogurt
• 0.25 cup Mayonnaise
• 2 tablespoons Apple cider vinegar
• 1 tablespoon Honey
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Wash and thoroughly dry the broccoli. Cut the broccoli into small, bite-sized florets.

Step 2

Dice the smoked Gouda cheese into small cubes, approximately 1/2 inch in size.

Step 3

Finely dice the red onion to ensure it incorporates evenly into the salad.

Step 4

In a large mixing bowl, combine the broccoli florets, diced Gouda, cranberries, sunflower seeds, and diced red onion.

Step 5

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

Step 6

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

Step 7

Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.

Step 8

Before serving, give the salad a final toss and adjust seasoning with additional salt or pepper, if needed.

Step 9

Serve cold and enjoy as a standalone dish or as a side to your favorite meal.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	924.9 grams (924.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1869

Total Fat 120.70g	155%
Saturated Fat 33.00g	165%
Polyunsaturated Fat 23.80g
Cholesterol 189mg	63%
Sodium 3043mg	132%
Total Carbohydrate 150.50g	55%
Dietary Fiber 22.90g	82%
Total Sugars 94.30g
Protein 65.40g	131%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 1227mg	94%
Iron 6mg	34%
Potassium 2261mg	48%

*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: 55.7%

Protein: 13.4%

Carbs: 30.9%