Healthier Broccoli Salad
A delightful twist on a classic broccoli salad, featuring fresh ingredients and a light dressing, perfect for any meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: No cooking required
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 4 cups fresh broccoli florets (cut into bite-sized pieces)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 1/2 cup red onion (finely chopped)
- 1/2 cup bell peppers (diced, any color)
- 1 cup sunflower seeds (for crunch)
- 1/4 cup Greek yogurt (for a healthier dressing base)
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar (adds tanginess)
- 1 tablespoon honey (for sweetness)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Rinse the broccoli and chop it into bite-sized florets. Halve the cherry tomatoes, dice the bell peppers, and finely chop the red onion.
- In a small bowl, mix the Greek yogurt, apple cider vinegar, honey, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the broccoli, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and bell peppers.
- Pour the dressing over the vegetables, tossing gently to coat everything evenly.
- Fold in the sunflower seeds for extra texture.
- Refrigerate the salad for at least 30 minutes to let the flavors meld.
- Serve chilled and enjoy your vibrant, refreshing salad!
Notes
Feel free to customize the salad by mixing in different vegetables or swapping sunflower seeds for nuts. Can be prepared a day in advance.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
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