Quick Creamy Broccoli Salad for Weeknight Lunch
A creamy, tangy salad featuring fresh broccoli, shredded carrots, and a lightly sweet dressing. Perfect for potlucks or as a fresh side.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
Ingredients
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4 cups fresh broccoli florets
1/2 cup shredded carrots
1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
1/4 cup toasted almonds or sunflower seeds
1/4 cup dried cranberries or raisins (optional)
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup Greek yogurt
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Wash and cut broccoli into bite-sized florets. Blanch if desired.
- Whisk together mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, lemon juice, honey, salt, and black pepper.
- Toast almonds or sunflower seeds until lightly golden.
- Combine broccoli, carrots, onion, nuts, and dried cranberries in a large bowl.
- Pour dressing over salad and toss gently.
- Refrigerate 20–30 minutes before serving.
- Add extra nuts or dried fruit before serving if desired.
Notes
Adjust dressing to taste. Serve chilled.