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Macro Friendly Lightened Up Broccoli Salad

Tami Smith
This vibrant dish combines crisp broccoli florets, zesty red onions, sweet dried cranberries, and crunchy sunflower seeds, all tossed in a creamy Greek yogurt dressing. It's a refreshing and nutritious salad that will leave your taste buds craving more!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 4
Calories 131 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 Cutting Board
  • 1 Knife
  • 1 Large mixing bowl
  • 1 whisk
  • 1 large spoon

Ingredients
  

  • 1 large broccoli head, cut into florets
  • ⅓ cup red onion, diced
  • ¼ cup unsweetened dried cranberries
  • ¼ cup sunflower seeds
  • ¼ cup bacon bits
  • ¼ cup plain Greek yogurt
  • ¼ cup light mayo
  • Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions
 

  • Prep the broccoli: Start by washing the broccoli heads thoroughly under cold water. Trim off any tough stems and separate the broccoli florets into bite-sized pieces. Place them in a large mixing bowl.
  • Chop the red onion: Finely chop the red onion into small pieces. Add them to the bowl with the broccoli florets.
  • Add the dried cranberries, bacon bits, and sunflower seeds: Toss in the dried cranberries, bacon bits, and sunflower seeds into the bowl with the broccoli and red onion.
  • Prepare the Dressing: In a separate bowl, whisk together the Greek yogurt and mayonnaise until well combined. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Dress the Salad: Pour the creamy Greek yogurt dressing over the broccoli mixture in the large bowl. Use a large spoon to gently toss and coat all the ingredients evenly with the dressing.
  • Chill and Serve: Transfer the salad to a covered container. Place it in the refrigerator to chill for at least 30 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together. When ready to serve, give it a final toss and dish out the refreshing and vibrant lightened-up broccoli salad.

Notes

Feel free to customize this salad by adding your favorite toppings such as crumbled feta cheese or chopped nuts for added flavor and texture.
Nutrition information may vary depending on brands and ingredients used.

Nutrition

Calories: 131kcalCarbohydrates: 8.3gProtein: 7gFat: 8.1g
Keyword macro friendly
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