Description
A crisp, colorful salad of finely chopped broccoli, chewy dried cranberries, and crunchy sunflower seeds tossed in a creamy, tangy yogurt-mayo dressing. Bright, refreshing, and perfect for potlucks, lunches, or make-ahead meals.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups broccoli florets, finely chopped
- 1 cup dried cranberries
- 1/2 cup sunflower seeds (toasted optional)
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely diced
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons honey (or maple syrup for vegan)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Prep: Wash and thoroughly dry broccoli florets, then finely chop into bite-sized pieces. Finely dice red onion.
- Mix Salad Base: In a large bowl combine chopped broccoli, dried cranberries, sunflower seeds, and diced red onion.
- Make Dressing: In a separate bowl whisk together mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, apple cider vinegar, honey, salt, and black pepper until smooth and creamy.
- Toss: Pour the dressing over the broccoli mixture and toss until everything is evenly coated.
- Chill: Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to let flavors meld and the dressing soften the broccoli slightly.
- Adjust: Before serving taste and adjust seasoning with extra salt, pepper, or a splash of vinegar if desired.
- Serve: Garnish with a few extra dried cranberries and sunflower seeds and serve chilled.
Notes
- Toast sunflower seeds lightly in a dry skillet over medium heat for 3 to 5 minutes to deepen their flavor.
- For a lighter dressing use 3/4 cup Greek yogurt in place of mayonnaise and yogurt combined.
- Prepare components ahead by chopping broccoli and making the dressing up to 24 hours in advance, then combine before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: about 1 cup (approx.)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 220 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 3.5 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg
Keywords: broccoli cranberry salad, broccoli salad, cranberry salad, potluck salad, make-ahead salad, healthy side dish