Description
A refreshing and crunchy salad combining broccoli, apples, and a creamy yogurt dressing, perfect for a light meal or side dish.
Ingredients
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- 4 cups broccoli florets, chopped
- 1 large apple, chopped
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1/3 cup dried cranberries
- 1/4 cup sunflower seeds or chopped nuts
- 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine chopped broccoli, apple, red onion, dried cranberries, and sunflower seeds.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the Greek yogurt, honey, apple cider vinegar, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss well to coat all the ingredients evenly.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving for best flavor.
- Serve cold as a side or light main dish.
Notes
- For extra sweetness, use a sweet variety of apple like Fuji or Honeycrisp.
- Swap sunflower seeds with almonds, pecans, or walnuts for variation.
- Can be made a day in advance and stored in the refrigerator.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 110mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
