Description
This Broccoli Salad with Lemon Poppy Seed Yogurt Dressing is a refreshing and healthy dish perfect for any occasion. The crisp broccoli florets, sweet cranberries, and crunchy sunflower seeds are tossed in a creamy yogurt dressing with a zesty lemon poppy seed flavor.
Ingredients
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Salad:
- 4 cups fresh broccoli florets (chopped into bite-sized pieces)
- ½ cup shredded carrots
- ¼ cup red onion (finely diced)
- ½ cup dried cranberries
- ⅓ cup roasted sunflower seeds
Dressing:
- ½ cup plain Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 teaspoon poppy seeds
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Salad: In a large bowl, combine the broccoli, shredded carrots, red onion, dried cranberries, and sunflower seeds.
- Make the Dressing: In a separate small bowl, whisk together the Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, lemon juice, honey, lemon zest, and poppy seeds. Season with salt and pepper.
- Combine: Pour the dressing over the broccoli mixture and toss until evenly coated.
- Chill: Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld.
Notes
- For extra crunch, add chopped almonds or pecans.
- This salad can be made up to a day ahead; just mix well before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: ¾ cup
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
