Healthy Broccoli Salad

5 from 7 votes

Broccoli salad is a delightful mix of fresh broccoli florets, crunchy nuts, tangy dried fruit, and crisp bacon, all tossed in a creamy, slightly sweet dressing.

Course Salad

Cuisine American

Keyword Broccoli Salad Recipe, Broccoli Salad with Goat Cheese, Easy Broccoli Salad, Healthy Broccoli Salad, Vegetarian Broccoli Salad

Prep Time 20

Cook Time 20

Chilling Time 30

Total Time 1 10

Author Adalynn Ward

Servings persons

Calories 271kcal

Ingredients

Broccoli Salad:

8 slices bacon
5 cups broccoli florets (from 1 large head of broccoli)
⅓ cup diced red onion
½ cup dried unsweetened cranberries
½ cup sunflower seeds
¼ cup crumbled goat cheese

Broccoli Salad Dressing:

½ cup mayonnaise
½ cup plain yogurt

Instructions

Cook bacon in the oven at 400°F for 15-20 minutes, then crumble once cooled.
Wash and cut broccoli florets into bite-sized pieces.
Finely dice red onion, and soak in cold water for 10-15 minutes if desired.
In a large bowl, mix broccoli, bacon, onion, cranberries, sunflower seeds, and goat cheese.
Whisk together mayonnaise and yogurt to make the dressing.
Pour dressing over the salad and toss until evenly coated.
Chill the salad for at least 30 minutes before serving.

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