Healthy Broccoli Salad
A colorful and nutrient-packed salad featuring fresh broccoli, sweet grapes, and a creamy dressing, perfect for a light lunch or side dish.
Ingredients
Salad Ingredients
- 5 cups broccoli florets Washed thoroughly before cutting.
- 1 cup red grapes (sliced)
- 1/2 cup red onion (chopped)
- 1/2 cup raisins
- 1/3 cup sunflower seeds Lightly toasted for extra crunch.
Dressing Ingredients
- 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt Can substitute with dairy-free yogurt for a vegan option.
- 3 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 3 tablespoons honey (or maple syrup) Adjust sweetness to taste.
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon salt Add more to taste if needed.
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper Add more to taste if needed.
Instructions
Preparation
- In a small bowl or jar, whisk together Greek yogurt, Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, honey, lemon juice, salt, and pepper until creamy and smooth. For a thinner dressing, add olive oil or water.
- In a large bowl, combine the broccoli, grapes, red onion, raisins, and sunflower seeds.
- Pour the honey Dijon yogurt dressing over the salad and mix well until everything is coated.
- Taste the salad and adjust salt and pepper as needed.
- Cover the salad and let it chill in the fridge for at least an hour or up to 24 hours before serving.
Notes
Serve chilled as a side dish or light meal, great with grilled chicken or fish. Garnish with additional sunflower seeds or feta cheese if desired. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for 3 to 5 days.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 6gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 200mgFiber: 4gSugar: 10g
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