Heart-Healthy Broccoli Salad

Bright, crisp, and packed with nourishing ingredients, this Heart-Healthy Broccoli Salad is the ultimate guilt-free side dish or light main course. Featuring crunchy broccoli florets, sweet carrots, vibrant red bell peppers, and tangy dried cranberries, this recipe delivers a rainbow of flavors and textures in every bite. A creamy, protein-rich Greek yogurt dressing—lightly sweetened with a touch of honey and zested up with fresh lemon juice—ties everything together, making it both delicious and wholesome. With raw sunflower seeds adding a dose of healthy fats and a satisfying crunch, this no-cook recipe comes together in just 20 minutes, making it perfect for busy weeknights, potlucks, or meal prep. Whether you're looking for a nutrient-dense salad or a heart-smart option to complement your meals, this broccoli salad fits the bill. Serve it chilled to let the flavors truly shine!

Nutriscore Rating: 77/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 4 cups broccoli florets
• 0.5 cup red onion
• 0.5 cup carrots
• 0.5 cup red bell pepper
• 0.25 cup raw sunflower seeds
• 0.25 cup unsweetened dried cranberries
• 0.5 cup plain Greek yogurt
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Wash the broccoli thoroughly under cold running water, then cut them into small bite-sized florets.

Step 2

Chop the red onion finely to ensure a balanced distribution of flavor throughout the salad.

Step 3

Grate the carrots using a box grater or a food processor. Aim for about half a cup of grated carrots.

Step 4

Dice the red bell pepper into small, evenly-sized pieces.

Step 5

In a large bowl, combine the broccoli florets, chopped red onion, grated carrots, and diced red bell pepper.

Step 6

Add the raw sunflower seeds and unsweetened dried cranberries to the vegetable mixture.

Step 7

In a separate small bowl, whisk together the plain Greek yogurt, lemon juice, honey, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.

Step 8

Pour the dressing over the broccoli mixture and toss well to coat all the ingredients evenly.

Step 9

Let the salad sit for at least 10 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld together.

Step 10

Serve chilled or at room temperature and enjoy as a heart-healthy side dish or a light main course.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	819.5 grams (819.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	676

Total Fat 23.00g	29%
Saturated Fat 3.70g	19%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.20g
Cholesterol 12mg	4%
Sodium 1377mg	60%
Total Carbohydrate 100.90g	37%
Dietary Fiber 20.60g	74%
Total Sugars 63.30g
Protein 35.10g	70%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 388mg	30%
Iron 6mg	32%
Potassium 933mg	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: 27.6%

Protein: 18.7%

Carbs: 53.7%