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
- Place the broccoli, onion, cheese, and raisins in a large bowl.
- Whisk together the yogurt, vinegar, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until smooth. Taste and add more salt and pepper as desired.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss well to coat.
- 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