Healthy Broccoli Salad with Blueberries, Cranberries, and Poppy Seeds Recipe
A vibrant and healthy broccoli salad featuring fresh broccoli florets, juicy blueberries, crisp apple, dried cranberries, and sunflower seeds, all tossed in a creamy, tangy Greek yogurt dressing with honey, lemon juice, apple cider vinegar, and poppy seeds. Perfect as a refreshing side dish or a light meal, this salad balances sweetness and tartness with a satisfying crunch.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
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Salad Ingredients
- 1 ½ pounds fresh broccoli, cut into bite-size pieces
- 1 cup fresh blueberries
- ¼ cup finely chopped red onion
- ½ cup dried cranberries
- ¼ cup sunflower seeds
- 1 large apple, chopped into bite-size pieces
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice (for apple toss)
Dressing Ingredients
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt (full fat or low fat)
- ¼ cup honey
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon poppy seeds
Instructions
- Prepare the Salad Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the broccoli florets, fresh blueberries, finely chopped red onion, dried cranberries, and sunflower seeds. In a separate small bowl, toss the chopped apple pieces with 1 tablespoon of lemon juice to prevent browning and add brightness to the flavor.
- Add the Apple: Add the tossed apple pieces to the large bowl with the other salad ingredients, gently mixing to distribute evenly.
- Make the Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the Greek yogurt, honey, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, apple cider vinegar, and poppy seeds until smooth and well combined.
- Toss the Salad: Pour the prepared dressing over the salad ingredients. Toss gently to coat all components with the creamy dressing, being careful not to bruise the fruit.
- Serve or Chill: The salad can be served immediately for the freshest taste or refrigerated for a few hours to meld the flavors. For best quality, consume within one day once tossed with the dressing.
Notes
- Use fresh and crisp broccoli for the best texture and flavor.
- Feel free to substitute sunflower seeds with sliced almonds or walnuts if preferred.
- Low fat Greek yogurt can be used to reduce fat content without sacrificing creaminess.
- This salad is best eaten within one day after tossing with dressing to maintain freshness.
- Chilling the salad for an hour improves the flavor melding but avoid long refrigeration to prevent sogginess.
Keywords: broccoli salad, healthy salad, Greek yogurt dressing, blueberry salad, fruit and vegetable salad, gluten free, easy salad recipe, no cook salad
