Description
This Vibrant Broccoli Bliss Salad is a refreshing, nutrient-packed dish featuring a perfect blend of crunchy, creamy, and sweet flavors. With fresh broccoli, juicy blueberries, tart cranberries, and a creamy poppy seed dressing, this no-mayo salad is an ideal side for summer gatherings or a nutritious weekday treat!
Ingredients
For the Salad:
- Fresh broccoli, cut into bite-sized pieces
- Fresh blueberries
- Finely chopped red onion
- Dried cranberries
- Sunflower seeds
- Large apple, chopped into bite-sized pieces
- Lemon juice (for tossing with apple to prevent browning)
For the Creamy Dressing:
- Plain Greek yogurt (full fat or low fat)
- Honey
- Lemon juice
- Apple cider vinegar
- Poppy seeds
Instructions
- Prepare the Salad Base:
- In a large mixing bowl, combine broccoli, blueberries, red onion, dried cranberries, and sunflower seeds.
- Prevent Apple Browning:
- Toss chopped apple with lemon juice, then add to the salad bowl.
- Make the Dressing:
- In a separate bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt, honey, lemon juice, apple cider vinegar, and poppy seeds until smooth.
- Combine & Toss:
- Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients and gently toss until well coated.
- Serve or Store:
- Serve immediately or refrigerate for later. Best enjoyed within 24 hours for optimal freshness.
Notes
- Add a handful of chopped nuts for extra crunch.
- Substitute maple syrup for honey to make it vegan.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: American