Fresh Broccoli Salad

Bright, crunchy, and bursting with flavor, this Fresh Broccoli Salad is the perfect dish for potlucks, barbecues, or a healthy lunch! Made with crisp broccoli florets, sweet dried cranberries, crunchy sunflower seeds, and savory crumbled bacon, this salad strikes the ideal balance of textures and tastes. The creamy dressing, a tangy blend of mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, apple cider vinegar, and honey, ties it all together with a delightful zing. Ready in just 15 minutes with no cooking required, this versatile broccoli salad is a quick and nutritious option for busy days. Serve it chilled for maximum flavor impact—your family and friends will be coming back for seconds!

Nutriscore Rating: 69/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 4 cups fresh broccoli florets
• 0.5 cup red onion, finely diced
• 1 cup shredded carrots
• 0.5 cup dried cranberries
• 0.5 cup sunflower seeds (unsalted)
• 0.5 cup bacon, cooked and crumbled
• 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 thoroughly dry the broccoli florets. Cut them into small, bite-sized pieces and place them in a large mixing bowl.

Step 2

Add the finely diced red onion, shredded carrots, dried cranberries, sunflower seeds, and crumbled bacon to the bowl with the broccoli.

Step 3

In a separate, smaller bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, apple cider vinegar, honey, salt, and black pepper until smooth and combined. This will be your dressing.

Step 4

Pour the dressing over the broccoli mixture and toss until all ingredients are evenly coated.

Step 5

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

Step 6

Before serving, give the salad a quick toss and adjust the seasoning with more salt or pepper if needed. Serve chilled.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1055 grams (1055.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2404

Total Fat 169.00g	217%
Saturated Fat 29.00g	145%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.00g
Cholesterol 261mg	87%
Sodium 3856mg	168%
Total Carbohydrate 153.30g	56%
Dietary Fiber 24.00g	86%
Total Sugars 84.00g
Protein 76.90g	154%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 366mg	28%
Iron 7mg	40%
Potassium 2718mg	58%

*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: 62.3%

Protein: 12.6%

Carbs: 25.1%