easy broccoli salad
A crisp, refreshing broccoli salad packed with sunflower seeds, dried cranberries, red onion, and a creamy yogurt-based dressing. Ready in minutes and perfect for picnics or potlucks!
Prep
: 10
Total
: 25 minutes
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 4 cups fresh broccoli florets
- 0.5 cup dried cranberries unsweetened preferred
- 0.5 cup sunflower seeds
- 0.25 cup diced red onion
- 120 g green apple thinly sliced
Dressing
- 0.5 cup plain Greek yogurt low fat
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice freshly squeezed
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.125 teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- In a large bowl, combine the broccoli florets, dried cranberries, sunflower seeds, diced red onion, and green apple slices until well mixed.
- In a separate small bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, lemon juice, honey, salt, and black pepper until smooth.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss until all ingredients are evenly coated.
- Refrigerate for at least 10 minutes before serving to enhance flavors and crispness.
- Serve chilled and enjoy as a side dish or light lunch.
Notes
For added crunch, stir in sunflower seeds just before serving. Can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.