Broccoli Salad
Yield: 8 servings
Calories: 155kcal
Broccoli salad is a delicious side dish tossed with a creamy yogurt dressing. Topped with sunflower seeds, red onion, cranberries, crumbled bacon and cheddar cheese for a savory and sweet combination.
Ingredients
- 3 quarts (2.9 L) water divided
- 1 ½ teaspoon (9 g) kosher salt divided
- 4 cups ice cubes
- 1 pound (454 g) broccoli florets cut into 1-inch pieces
- 2 slices (30 g) bacon
- ⅓ cup (50 g) dried cranberries roughly chopped
- ⅓ cup (50 g) sunflower seeds
- ⅓ cup (48 g) red onion ¼-inch dice
- 2 ounces (60 g) sharp cheddar cut into ¼-inch cubes
- ½ cup (120 ml) nonfat Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons (30 ml) mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons (30 ml) red wine vinegar
- 2 tablespoons (30 ml) honey
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) water
- 1 teaspoon (5 ml) dijon mustard
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Special Equipment
Instructions
- In a large saucepan add 2 quarts (8 cups) of water and 1 teaspoon salt, bring to a boil.
- In a medium-sized bowl add 1 quart (4 cups) cold water and 4 cups ice.
- Add broccoli florets to the boiling water and cook for 1 minute.
- Immediately transfer broccoli to the ice water bath until cool, 5 minutes. Drain the broccoli florets very well.
- Cook the bacon in a large skillet over medium heat. Once the pan is hot add the bacon and cook until crispy, about 4 minutes on each side.
- Transfer bacon to a paper towel-lined sheet pan to drain. Once cooled chop the bacon into smaller pieces.
- In a large bowl add broccoli, chopped bacon, dried cranberries, sunflower seeds, red onion, and cheddar cheese.
- In a small bowl make the salad dressing by whisking together Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, red wine vinegar, honey, 1 tablespoon water, dijon mustard, black pepper, and ½ teaspoon salt. Taste and season as desired.
- Drizzle some of the salad dressing over the broccoli mixture and toss to combine. Season with salt and pepper.
- Serve salad with additional dressing on the side.
Notes
- I recommend using Fage nonfat Greek yogurt because it has a neutral flavor and not too sour.
- Apple cider vinegar can be substituted for red wine vinegar.
Nutrition
Calories: 155kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 13mg | Sodium: 377mg | Potassium: 140mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 100IU | Vitamin C: 28.9mg | Calcium: 90mg | Iron: 0.7mg
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