Name: The Best Broccoli Salad Around (Mayo-Free)
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 1/2 cup Greek yogurt; 1/4 cup honey; 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar; pinch Himalayan pink salt; 2 medium heads raw broccoli (approximately 5 cups, chopped); 1/2 cup raisins or currants (no oil or sugar added); 1/2 cup finely chopped onion; 1/2 cup roasted sunflower seeds or pumpkin seeds; 5 slices bacon, crisp-cooked, drained and crumbled (optional); 1/4 cup freshly grated cheddar cheese; 1/2 cup fresh blueberries

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This summertime broccoli salad is a simple, tasty and healthy version of traditional broccoli salad.

It’s mixed with a delicious homemade honey-vinegar dressing, making it the perfect side for BBQs and get togethers all summer long! You can even get creative and swap out the broccoli for chicken or tuna to make a great chicken or tuna salad. This light and tasty recipe is the perfect addition to any picnic, party or dinner.

Mayo-free

If you’re a regular around here, you already know we love to eat lighter, mayo-less versions of most recipes. Not because we’re against mayo, but because we prefer the flavor of yogurt, hummus, olive oil or tahini to create a creamy consistency instead. We’re partially Mediterranean at heart!

If you’re a mayo lover, especially when it comes to salads, you must give this light broccoli salad a try. We can basically promise you that it’ll get two thumbs up from even the pickiest of eaters in your home. You’ll be reaching for Greek yogurt rather than mayo in no time.

REAL-food ingredients

We absolutely love broccoli salad and all of its flavor. While store-bought may taste great, most brands don’t use real food ingredients. Instead, they use refined white sugar or mayo that’s a combination of vegetable oil and olive oil (who knows if the olive oil is even 100% pure?) Or, worse yet, they use refined oil and completely omit EVOO from the equation.

This recipe takes the guesswork out of knowing if your broccoli salad is a healthy addition to your meal or nothing more than a real-food imposter.

Prep ahead

Clean and chop your broccoli on your meal prep day or the day before to simplify tossing this dish together throughout the busy work week.

How to keep your broccoli salad cool outside

If you’re serving this salad at a summer picnic or party, you may be wondering how you can keep it cold. Simply add ice cubes to a larger bowl than the one you’re serving your salad in and set your serving bowl on the bed of ice.

The Best Broccoli Salad Around (Mayo-Free)

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Prep Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
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This summertime broccoli salad is a simple, tasty and healthy version of traditional broccoli salad. It’s mixed with a delicious homemade honey-vinegar dressing, making it the perfect side for BBQs and get togethers all summer long!

Ingredients

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Dressing:

1/2 cup Greek yogurt
1/4 cup honey
2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
pinch Himalayan pink salt

Other Ingredients:

2 medium heads raw broccoli (approximately 5 cups, chopped)
1/2 cup raisins or currants (no oil or sugar added)
1/2 cup finely chopped onion
1/2 cup roasted sunflower seeds or pumpkin seeds
5 slices bacon, crisp-cooked, drained and crumbled (optional)
1/4 cup freshly grated cheddar cheese

Optional Topping:

1/2 cup fresh blueberries

Instructions

In a small bowl, mix all dressing ingredients.
In a large bowl, combine remaining ingredients. Drizzle dressing over broccoli mixture and toss to coat. Chill broccoli salad in the refrigerator for several hours before serving.
Optional: Garnish with blueberries before serving.

Notes

We recommend organic ingredients when feasible.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 6

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