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Lighter Broccoli Salad

Refreshing Lighter Broccoli Salad with Greek Yogurt Twist

This Lighter Broccoli Salad combines crunchy broccoli, sweet apples, and tart cranberries, all with a creamy Greek yogurt dressing, making healthy eating enjoyable.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Chilling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 1 head broccoli cut into bite-sized florets
  • 1/2 medium red onion or green onions for a gentler flavor
  • 1 small apple (e.g., Honeycrisp) diced
  • 1/2 cup dried cranberries
  • 1/3 cup sliced almonds or walnuts/sunflower seeds
For the Dressing
  • 1/2 cup Greek yogurt (2%)
  • 1 heaping tablespoon mayo optional
  • 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup for vegan option
  • 1/2 tablespoon cider vinegar
  • Salt & pepper to taste

Equipment

  • large salad bowl
  • whisk
  • Cutting board
  • Knife

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Wash the broccoli thoroughly and cut it into bite-sized florets.
  2. Finely chop the red onion and dice the apple into small pieces.
  3. In a large salad bowl, combine the broccoli, onion, apple, cranberries, and almonds.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt, mayo, honey, vinegar, salt, and pepper until smooth.
  5. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently until evenly coated.
  6. Chill the salad for about 15 minutes before serving for best flavor.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 5gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 5mgSodium: 120mgPotassium: 250mgFiber: 3gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 45mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Prepare a few hours ahead but keep dressing separate until serving.

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