Broccoli Salad Recipe
This creamy broccoli salad recipe is made with fresh, blanched broccoli so it's tender crips and tossed in a creamy homemade dressing made with Greek yogurt.
Prep Time5 minutes mins
Cook Time15 minutes mins
Chill Time1 hour hr
Total Time1 hour hr 20 minutes mins
Servings: 6 servings
- ¾ cup Greek yogurt full-fat
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- 2 pounds broccoli cut into florets (about 8 to 9 cups florets)
- ½ tablespoon olive oil
- ½ cup raw sunflower seeds
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 cup dried cranberries
- ¼ cup red onion diced
In a large bowl, whisk together yogurt, mayonnaise, honey, apple cider vinegar, salt and pepper. Set aside in the fridge.
Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Set up an ice bath and line a rimmed sheet pan with a clean tea towel or paper towels. Add the broccoli to the boiling water and cook for 3 to 5 minutes, or until bright green and crisp tender. Transfer the broccoli to an ice bath with a slotted spoon. Once cool, drain thoroughly and transfer to the prepared sheet pan. Pat the broccoli to remove as much excess moisture as possible and use a salad spinner if possible to ensure it’s dry.
In a small skillet over medium heat, heat olive oil. Add sunflower seeds and smoked paprika and toast for 2 to 3 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool, then add to the bowl with the chilled dressing along with the broccoli, cranberries and red onion. Toss to combine, then chill for about 1 hour before serving.
Storage: Store broccoli salad in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Calories: 289kcal | Carbohydrates: 36g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 7g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 5mg | Sodium: 310mg | Potassium: 573mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 24g | Vitamin A: 946IU | Vitamin C: 122mg | Calcium: 107mg | Iron: 2mg
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