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This creamy broccoli salad comes together easily for a delicious and healthy side dish that’s perfect for your next potluck, barbecue, or backyard gathering.

Prep: 25 mins.Total: 25 minutes
Servings: Serves 6

Ingredients

For the Salad:

  • 1 medium head broccoli, cut into bite-size florets (about 5½ cups)
  • ¼ cup finely diced red onions
  • 1/2 cup cheddar cheese, cubed (optional)
  • ⅓ cup raisins or dried cranberries)
  • 4 slices bacon, crisp-cooked and chopped
  • ¼ cup dry roasted and salted sunflower seeds

For the Dressing:

  • ¾ cup plain whole milk yogurt* (see Notes below if using Greek yogurt) 
  • 3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon honey
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon fine salt
  • Pinch of black pepper

Instructions

  1. Place the broccoli, onion, cheese, and raisins in a large bowl.
  2. Whisk together the yogurt, vinegar, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until smooth. Taste and add more salt and pepper as desired.
  3. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss well to coat.
  4. Stir in the bacon and sunflower seeds just before serving.

Notes

*If using Greek yogurt, stir in 2-4 tablespoons of milk to achieve a dressing-like consistency

Nutrition Information

  • Serving Size: 1 cup (1/6 of salad)
  • Calories: 115
  • Fat: 5 g
  • (Sat Fat: 2 g)
  • Sodium: 360 mg
  • Carbohydrate: 13 g
  • (Fiber: 3 g
  • Sugar: 8 g)
  • Protein: 6 g
  • Cholesterol: 7 mg

Dietary

© The Real Food Dietitians
Recipe By: Jessica Beacom