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Broccoli Crunch Salad Recipe

Crispy Broccoli Crunch Salad Recipe You’ll Love to Make

Enjoy this vibrant Broccoli Crunch Salad Recipe, a nutritious delight that combines crunchy broccoli, sweet carrots, and tart cranberries.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 4 cups Broccoli Florets Use fresh florets for the best taste.
  • 1 cup Grated Carrots Substitute with matchstick-cut carrots for a different texture.
  • 1/2 cup Diced Red Onion Soak in cold water for a milder flavor if desired.
  • 1/2 cup Dried Cranberries Substitute with raisins or fresh fruits.
  • 1/4 cup Pumpkin Seeds Substitute with sunflower seeds for a similar texture.
  • 1/2 cup Crispy Bacon Bits Optional for vegetarian version.
For the Dressing
  • 1 cup Greek Yogurt Replace with dairy-free yogurt for a vegan alternative.
  • 3 tablespoons White Wine Vinegar Can substitute with apple cider vinegar.
  • 2 tablespoons Maple Syrup Agave syrup or honey can be used as alternatives.
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder Fresh minced garlic may also be used.
  • 1/4 teaspoon Black Pepper Omit if sensitive to spice.

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • box grater
  • Whisk
  • spatula

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Wash the broccoli florets under cold running water, pat dry, and chop into bite-sized pieces.
  2. Grate the carrots and finely dice the red onion, soaking the onion in cold water if a milder flavor is desired.
  3. In a bowl, whisk together the Greek yogurt, white wine vinegar, maple syrup, garlic powder, and black pepper until smooth.
  4. In a large bowl, combine broccoli, carrots, red onion, dried cranberries, and pumpkin seeds. If using, add crispy bacon bits.
  5. Drizzle the dressing over the salad and fold gently to coat the ingredients, being careful not to mash the broccoli.
  6. Cover and chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to enhance flavors.
  7. Serve chilled or at room temperature, adding extra pumpkin seeds and bacon bits just before serving for added crunch.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 5gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 5gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 60mgCalcium: 60mgIron: 1mg

Notes

This salad is customizable; feel free to add proteins like grilled chicken or chickpeas for a heartier meal. Store in an airtight container for up to 3-4 days.

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