Greek Yogurt Broccoli Salad
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Greek Yogurt Broccoli Salad
Description
Greek Yogurt Broccoli Salad brings together fresh broccoli, sharp shredded cheese, red onion, and mixed textures from crunchy sliced almonds and chewy dried cranberries. Turkey bacon adds savory depth, balancing the sweet and tangy dressing made of Greek yogurt, cane sugar, apple cider vinegar, balsamic glaze, and honey mustard. Freshly cracked black pepper enhances the flavor.
The salad's mix of crisp and soft components coated in a rich yet tangy yogurt dressing creates a vibrant vegetable dish. It’s served cold and holds up well without lettuce, making it suitable for preparing ahead or for packed lunches. The baking or pan-frying of bacon allows customization of its crispness and flavor intensity.
Saving some bacon grease to blend into the dressing adds savory notes and depth. The salad's base can be varied with different fruits or vegetables according to preference. It should be stored in an airtight container to maintain freshness for up to 5 days.
Ingredients
For the salad
- 4 cups broccoli chopped
- ¾ cup cheese shredded
- 1 small red onion finely diced
- ½ package turkey bacon chopped
- ½ cup almond sliced almonds mixture
- ½ cup dried cranberry sliced almonds mixture
For the dressing
- 1 ½ cup yogurt plain, Greek
- ¼ cup cane sugar
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tbsp balsamic glaze
- 2 tbsp honey mustard
- black pepper cracked
Instructions
- Cook and chop bacon to your liking. I love baking it at 400°F for 15-18 minutes OR dicing it up finely and cooking over medium high heat on the stove.
- Wash and chop your produce. Dice the red onion finely. I use this vegetable chopper. Shred cheddar cheese if not already pre-shredded. Cut broccoli into small florets.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together greek yogurt, apple cider vinegar, cane sugar, and mustard. Whisk until sugar is dissolved. Add a pinch of pepper or salt if desired.
- Put all chopped ingredients into a large mixing bowl on top of the dressing and mix together.
- Garnish with fresh ingredients and serve or store in the fridge until ready to eat!
Notes
- Reserve a teaspoon of bacon grease to mix into the dressing for extra depth of flavor.
- This salad retains its texture well without lettuce, making it excellent for meal prepping and storing up to five days in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
- Feel free to substitute or add different fruits and vegetables to customize the salad to your liking.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 348 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 serving | |
| Calories | 348kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 38g | 13% |
| Protein | 19g | 38% |
| Fat | 15g | 23% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 33mg | 11% |
| Sodium | 411mg | 17% |
| Potassium | 409mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 19g | 38% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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