Description
This Broccoli Salad with Creamy Almond Dressing is a delightful and nutritious dish that combines fresh broccoli, crunchy almonds, sweet cranberries, and a creamy almond dressing. Perfect as a side dish or a light meal.
Ingredients
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Salad:
- 4 cups fresh broccoli florets
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 1/2 cup thinly sliced red onion
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries
- 1/2 cup sliced almonds, toasted
- 1/4 cup sunflower seeds
Creamy Almond Dressing:
- 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 3 tablespoons almond butter
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 2 tablespoons water (as needed to thin)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare Salad: In a large bowl, combine broccoli florets, shredded carrots, red onion, dried cranberries, sliced almonds, and sunflower seeds.
- Make Dressing: In a separate bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt, almond butter, apple cider vinegar, honey or maple syrup, lemon juice, minced garlic, salt, and pepper. Add water gradually to achieve desired consistency.
- Combine: Pour the creamy almond dressing over the salad and toss to coat evenly.
- Chill: Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
- Final Touch: Adjust seasoning if necessary before serving.
Notes
- Add cooked, crumbled bacon or diced chicken for extra protein if desired.
- This salad can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad, Side Dish
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
