Description
A fresh yet hearty winter broccoli salad featuring finely chopped broccoli florets combined with crunchy red onions, dried cranberries, and sunflower seeds, all tossed in a light, creamy dressing made from Greek yogurt, apple cider vinegar, and honey. This salad offers a perfect balance of textures and flavors, ideal for a nutritious and refreshing meal or side dish during the colder months.
Ingredients
Salad Ingredients
- 4 cups broccoli florets, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup red onion, diced
- 1/4 cup dried cranberries
- 1/4 cup sunflower seeds
Dressing
- 1/3 cup Greek yogurt or mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Salad Base: In a large bowl, combine the finely chopped broccoli florets, diced red onion, dried cranberries, and sunflower seeds to create a colorful and textured salad mixture.
- Make the Dressing: In a separate small bowl, whisk together the Greek yogurt (or mayonnaise), apple cider vinegar, honey, salt, and pepper until the dressing is smooth and well blended.
- Toss the Salad: Pour the dressing over the broccoli mixture and toss gently but thoroughly to ensure all ingredients are evenly coated with the creamy dressing.
- Chill and Serve: For best flavor, chill the salad in the refrigerator for 15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together. Alternatively, serve immediately if preferred.
Notes
- The salad improves in flavor as it rests, making it a great make-ahead dish.
- You can substitute mayonnaise for Greek yogurt if a richer dressing is desired.
- Sunflower seeds add a wonderful crunch and nutritional boost.
- This salad is naturally gluten-free and vegetarian-friendly.
- Adjust the honey quantity to taste if you prefer a sweeter dressing.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
