Healthy Broccoli Salad
This vibrant and nutritious Healthy Broccoli Salad is a flavor-packed dish that’s perfect for any occasion. With crunchy almonds, sweet cranberries, and a creamy Greek yogurt dressing, this salad is not only easy to prepare but also customizable to suit your tastes. Whip it up in just 15 minutes for a refreshing side or a hearty main dish that everyone will love.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 4 cups fresh broccoli florets
- ½ cup sliced almonds (toasted)
- ⅓ cup dried cranberries
- ¼ cup finely chopped red onion
- ½ cup plain Greek yogurt
- 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Wash and chop the broccoli into bite-sized florets, discarding tough stems.
- Toast the sliced almonds in a dry skillet over medium heat for about 3 minutes until golden brown.
- In a large bowl, combine the broccoli, toasted almonds, cranberries, and red onion.
- In another bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt, apple cider vinegar, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Pour the dressing over the salad mixture and toss gently to coat evenly.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 10 minutes before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 5mg