Broccoli Quinoa Salad with Lemon Greek Yogurt Dressing

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  • Prep Time

    15 mins

  • Cook Time

    15 mins

  • Total Time

    30 mins

  • Servings

    4 servings (about 6 cups total)

  • Calories

    252 kcal

Broccoli Quinoa Salad with Lemon Greek Yogurt Dressing

Broccoli Quinoa Salad with Almonds, Herbs, and a Creamy Greek Yogurt Lemon Dressing. Healthy, protein packed, and perfect for make-ahead meals or sides.

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Ingredients

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for the lemon yogurt dressing:

  • ½ cup Greek yogurt nonfat plain
  • 3 tablespoons milk or any milk you like, nonfat
  • 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon lemon from about 1 medium lemon, finely grated zest
  • 3 tablespoons lemon juice fresh
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper ground

For the broccoli quinoa salad:

  • 2 broccoli cut into bite-sized florets (about 6 cups, small heads
  • ¾ cup quinoa uncooked
  • ¼ teaspoon kosher salt plus additional for seasoning
  • 1 shallot finely chopped (about 1/3 cup, small
  • ½ cup parsley coarsely chopped, fresh
  • ¼ cup tarragon coarsely chopped, fresh
  • ¼ cup almonds or slivered almonds, toasted, sliced

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Lemon Yogurt Dressing: In a medium bowl, whisk together the Greek yogurt, milk, olive oil, lemon zest, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Taste and season with more salt as desired.
  2. Prepare the salad: While you are prepping the vegetables, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. While it heats, fill a large bowl with ice water. Add the broccoli florets to the boiling water and cook until crisp-tender, about 1 minute. With a slotted spoon, transfer the broccoli to the ice water, leaving the boiling water in the pot. Drain the broccoli and transfer it to a kitchen towel–lined baking sheet. Lightly pat dry.
  3. Return the water in the pot to a boil. Add the quinoa and cook until slightly al dente, about 12 minutes. Drain through a fine-mesh sieve so that the quinoa does not slip through. Transfer the drained quinoa to a large bowl. Toss with 2 tablespoons yogurt dressing and remaining 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt. Add 1/4 cup of the dressing, broccoli, shallot, parsley, tarragon, and almonds. Toss to combine. Taste and add additional salt and/or pepper to taste. Enjoy immediately or refrigerate until ready to serve.

Notes

  • Make it ahead: Dressing can be prepared up to 5 days in advance. Cover and chill until ready to use.
  • Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Nutrition Information

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Serving 1(of 4) Calories 252kcal (13%) Carbohydrates 33g (11%) Protein 14g (28%) Fat 8g (12%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Cholesterol 1mg (0%) Sodium 417mg (17%) Fiber 8g (32%) Sugar 2g (4%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings (about 6 cups total)

Amount Per Serving

Calories 252 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving 1(of 4)
Calories 252kcal 13%
Carbohydrates 33g 11%
Protein 14g 28%
Fat 8g 12%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Cholesterol 1mg 0%
Sodium 417mg 17%
Fiber 8g 32%
Sugar 2g 4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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