Description
A refreshing and crunchy salad made with fresh broccoli, carrots, and a creamy dressing, perfect for a light meal or side dish.
Ingredients
- 2 cups fresh broccoli florets
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 1/2 cup red bell pepper, diced
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup sunflower seeds
- 1/2 cup raisins
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the broccoli florets, shredded carrots, diced red bell pepper, chopped red onion, sunflower seeds, and raisins. Toss well to mix all the ingredients evenly.
- In a separate small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, honey, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Pour the dressing over the broccoli mixture and stir until all the vegetables are coated evenly.
- Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
- Before serving, give the salad a good stir and adjust seasoning if necessary.
Notes
- For added crunch, substitute sunflower seeds with chopped walnuts or pecans.
- To make it a complete meal, add cooked chicken or chickpeas for extra protein.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 5mg