Creamy Strawberry Broccoli Salad
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Creamy Strawberry Broccoli Salad
Description
Creamy Strawberry Broccoli Salad features fresh broccoli florets combined with sweet sliced strawberries, crunchy sliced almonds, tangy crumbled feta cheese, and diced red onion for a balance of textures and flavors. The dressing, made by whisking together mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, lemon juice, sugar, salt, pepper, and poppy seeds, coats the salad in a creamy, slightly sweet, and citrusy layer with small bursts of crunch from the poppy seeds.
This salad is chilled before serving, allowing flavors to meld and textures to firm up slightly, making it a refreshing option for warm-weather meals or gatherings. The contrast between the crunchy broccoli and almonds with the sweet fruit and creamy dressing creates an inviting mix that works well as a side dish or light lunch component.
The preparation is straightforward, requiring only mixing ingredients and chilling, suited for cooks seeking a fresh, fruit-accented salad with a creamy dressing that is not overly heavy. The addition of feta cheese adds a savory tang that balances the sweet strawberries nicely.
Ingredients
- 4 cups broccoli about 2 medium heads, fresh florets
- 1 pound strawberries about 2 cups, sliced
- 1/4 cup almonds sliced
- 1/4 cup feta cheese crumbled
- ¼ cup red onion diced
Creamy dressing ingredients:
- ½ cup mayonnaise lite
- ½ cup Greek yogurt low fat
- 2 Tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 Tablespoon sugar
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ⅛ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 Tablespoon poppy seeds
Instructions
- In a large bowl combine broccoli, strawberries, sliced almonds, feta cheese, and red onion.
- To make the dressing: Whisk together mayonnaise, greek yogurt, lemon juice, sugar, salt, pepper, and poppyseeds.
- Add the dressing to the salad and toss to coat. Chill until ready to serve.
Notes
- Chilling the salad before serving helps the flavors meld and the dressing set for better texture.
- Use fresh broccoli florets and ripe strawberries for the best balance of flavors and crunch.
- Poppy seeds add a subtle nutty crunch; do not omit if possible for full flavor.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 112 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 112kcal | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 15g | 5% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 4g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 10mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 264mg | 11% |
| Potassium | 204mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 11g | 22% |
| Vitamin A | 70IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 70.3mg | 78% |
| Calcium | 130mg | 13% |
| Iron | 0.7mg | 4% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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