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.
Simplifying the week with food prep
If your week is anything like ours, HECTIC, you can absolutely prep ahead:
- Clean and chop your broccoli and onions the day before or on your meal prep day or to simplify tossing this dish together throughout the busy work week.
- Cook your bacon up to 5 days in advance. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Pro tip: This Chop Wizard and EZ Cleaning Lift Tab is a kitchen essential when it comes to slicing and dicing onions. It chops your produce into uniform pieces and cuts your prep time in half! It’s ranked as a top 10 must-have gadget in our kitchen!
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.
Did you make this recipe?
If you make this Broccoli Salad, we would love to hear how it turned out! Leave a comment below sharing what you served it with and what your family thought of it. We love hearing from you and your ideas inspire us all! Don’t forget to tag @fullforlifegal on Instagram so we can admire your masterpiece! 🌟
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