Broccoli salad is a refreshing and nutritious dish made with fresh broccoli florets and a combination of flavorful ingredients. It’s a great side dish or even a light meal on its own. Here is a recipe for broccoli salad:
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Ready Time: 15 minutes
Ingredients:
- 4 cups broccoli florets, chopped into bite-sized pieces
- 1/2 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries or raisins
- 1/2 cup sunflower seeds or chopped almonds
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese (optional)
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons plain Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon honey
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the broccoli florets, red onion, dried cranberries or raisins, sunflower seeds or chopped almonds, and crumbled feta cheese (if using). Mix well to combine.
- In a separate small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, lemon juice, honey, salt, and pepper. Adjust the seasonings to taste.
- Pour the dressing over the broccoli mixture and toss until all the ingredients are evenly coated.
- Allow the salad to sit for about 10 minutes to let the flavors meld together.
- Give the salad a final toss before serving.
- Serve the broccoli salad chilled or at room temperature.
Note: You can add other ingredients to customize the salad to your liking, such as sliced almonds, diced apples, or grated carrots. Feel free to experiment with different flavors and textures.
This recipe serves approximately 4-6 people as a side dish. Adjust the quantity of ingredients based on your requirements. Enjoy the refreshing and nutritious broccoli salad!
