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Best Broccoli Salad with Poppy Seed Dressing
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Best Broccoli Salad with Poppy Seed Dressing

Broccoli Salad with Creamy Poppy Seed Dressing will be one of the best salads you ever make - guaranteed! This Broccoli Salad is one of my favorite salads - ever.  It's the perfect easy, make ahead, texture packed side dish or potluck favorite!   It's packed with fresh strawberries, creamy avocado, crunchy pears, apples, salty sunflower seeds, sweet dried cranberries and tangy feta! The textures and flavors of this Broccoli Salad are out of this world!  And the dressing!!!

Prep Time
15 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 6 -8 servings
Course: Side Dish, Salad
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

Strawberry Broccoli Salad
  • 5 heaping cups broccoli chopped florets
  • 1 1/2 cups strawberries a little less than 1 lb, chopped
  • 1/4 cup red onion diced
  • 1 pear chopped
  • 1 apple sweet variety like Fuji, chopped
  • 1 avocado large, chopped
  • 3/4 cup dried cranberries
  • 1/2 cup sunflower seeds
  • 1/3 cup feta cheese crumbled
Creamy Poppy Seed Dressing
  • 1/2 cup Greek yogurt I use nonfat, vanilla flavor
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise real
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
  • 1-2 tablespoons sugar (2 for sweeter)
  • 1 tablespoon poppy seeds
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

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  1. Add all of the Salad Ingredients to a large bowl except avocados.
  2. In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the Dressing ingredients. Add desired amount of Dressing to Salad and toss until evenly coated. Best if chilled for at least 30 minutes up to overnight. Toss with avocados just before serving.

Notes

  • Don't miss the "how to make" recipe video at the top of the post!
  • *The dried cranberries make the salad in my opinion, so I wouldn't skip them!