Healthy Broccoli Salad
Healthy Broccoli Salad is one of my go-to lunch recipes year-round. I love how delicious and crunchy it is – I don’t even feel like I am eating healthy. Which is a win-win for me! It is so easy to make and so amazingly delicious!
What is in this delicious recipe?
Healthy broccoli salad is so quick and easy!
- Bacon
- Broccoli
- Red Onion
- Dried Cranberries
- Sunflower Seeds
- Cheese
- Mayo
- Yogurt
How to Make Healthy Broccoli Salad
Chop the broccoli up, throw everything together and let it sit in the fridge. All done.
Variations
- Dried fruits. Tried dried cherries or raisins for a twist.
- Onions. This is delicious with green onions or scallions, as well as yellow, white, or Vidalia onions
- Bacon. Save time and buy pre-cooked and pre-crumbled bacon. I won’t tell.
What to eat Healthy Broccoli Salad with?
Great as a side dish, or a potluck dish. This is also delicious just by itself!
Not feeling this salad? Check out these other easy salads!
Healthy Broccoli Salad
Ingredients
- 8 slices bacon
- 5 cups broccoli florets from one large head broccoli
- 1/3 cup red onion diced
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cranberries
- 1/2 cup sunflower seeds
- 1/4 cup shredded cheese
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup plain yogurt
Method
- Preheat the oven to 400℉. Place the bacon slices on a parchment-lined baking sheet and cook for 15-17 minutes, or until crispy. Remove the bacon from the oven and drain on a paper-towel lined plate until cool. Crumble.
- Add the broccoli, onions, bacon, cranberries, sunflower seeds, and cheese to a large bowl. Stir to combine.
- In a small bowl, add the mayo and yogurt and whisk together. Season with salt and pepper, if desired.
- Pour dressing over broccoli mix. Stir to incorporate.