Broccoli Salad is a super tasty and nutritious meal, and today I am sharing this fantastic Summer Broccoli Salad Recipe here on The Inspiration Edit. This is a great lunch idea that would go well in a lunchbox or as a side salad at a family BBQ. Enjoy.
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💖 Why This Recipe Works
- Crunchy & refreshing: A cool, crisp salad that’s perfect for hot summer days!
- Simple ingredients: Just fresh broccoli, bacon, cheese, and a creamy dressing.
- Perfect side dish: Great for picnics, BBQs, or any casual meal.
This is a tasty salad with healthy yogurt, fruit and a dash of honey. I'm sure you will enjoy making this recipe. Enjoy
🥚Ingredients for This Broccoli Salad Recipe
- 1 head of broccoli
- 1 Apple
- ¼ cup raisins
- ¼ cup pecans or walnuts
- ½ cup plain greek yogurt
- 2 Tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 Tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 Tablespoon honey
- Salt & Pepper to taste
For the complete list of ingredients with measurements and instructions, please see the recipe card at the bottom of the post.
🌈 Substitutions and Variations
- Nut swap: Not a fan of pecans? Toss in some toasted almonds or sunflower seeds for that satisfying crunch.
- Fruit twist: Swap raisins with dried cranberries or chopped dates for a different sweet note.
- Dressing remix: Mix a spoonful of honey and a dash of apple cider vinegar into your Greek yogurt for a tangy-sweet dressing.
🔪 How To Make Broccoli Salad
- Step 1: Combine the Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, honey, and salt and pepper. Adjust to taste and set aside.
- Step 2: Chop the broccoli and apple into bite-sized pieces.
- Step 3: Toss with the raisins and pecans and then add 2-3 Tablespoons of the dressing. Add more dressing as desired.
- Step 4: This salad is great right away and the flavors just intensify if left in the fridge for a couple hours. Serve and enjoy!
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👩🍳 Expert Tips
- Chop Broccoli Finely: Smaller florets ensure each bite is well-coated with dressing and harmonizes with other ingredients.
- Balance Sweet and Savory: Mix in dried fruits like cranberries for sweetness and nuts like toasted almonds for a savory crunch.
- Let It Marinate: Allow the assembled salad to chill for at least an hour; this melds flavors and tenderizes the broccoli slightly.
💭 FAQs
Store the broccoli salad in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to two days. Note that the apple pieces may brown slightly over time, but the salad will remain flavorful.
Yes, you can mix the dressing ingredients ahead of time and refrigerate them separately. Combine with the salad just before serving for optimal freshness.
Certainly. Almonds or sunflower seeds can be used as alternatives to pecans or walnuts, providing a different but equally enjoyable crunch.
Yes, to make the dressing dairy-free, substitute the Greek yogurt with a plant-based yogurt alternative and use a dairy-free mayonnaise. This will maintain the creamy texture without dairy ingredients.
💖 Serving Suggestions
These are my favorite dishes to serve with summer broccoli salad:
- Grilled lemon herb chicken: Light and zesty, it complements the salad's crunch.
- Quinoa and black bean patties: A hearty, protein-packed option for plant-based pals.
- Chilled watermelon slices: Juicy and sweet, they add a refreshing touch to your summer spread.
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Tasty Summer Broccoli Salad Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 Head Of Broccoli
- 1 Apple
- ¼ Cup Raisins
- ¼ Cup Pecans Or Walnuts
- ½ Cup Plain Greek Yoghurt
- 2 tablespoon Mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon Apple Cider Vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Honey
- Salt To Taste
- Pepper
Instructions
- Combine the greek yogurt, mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, honey and salt and pepper. Adjust to taste and set aside.
- Chop the broccoli and apple into bite-sized pieces.
- Toss with the raisins and pecans and then add 2-3 Tablespoons of the dressing. Add more dressing as desired.
- This salad is great right away and the flavours just intensify if left in the fridge for a couple hours.
This looks delicious, perfect for a hot Summers day.
Thanks Jenny. 🙂 I love salads with different ingredients!
This looks really delicious, we will be trying it this summer for sure. I'd never thought of using broccoli in a salad x
Thanks lovely. There are so many fun salad ideas out there.
Broccoli is one of my favourite vegetables, so might give this a go now that the weather is warmer. I love salads!
Ooh let me know how it goes.
I love salads like this, especially in the summertime. At our house we're big broccoli fans, along with dishes that are colorful and healthy. Can't wait to give it a try!
Oh cool. I agree colourful salads are the best!
This looks so good and I love the inclusion of broccoli x
Thanks. I'm glad you like the recipe.
I do quite like broccoli. It is very healthy as you mentioned. I may need to try this recipe out as I need salad recipes.
It sure is and a great addition to salads!
This sounds so delicious and perfect for eating al fresco this summer. I love the mixture of sweet and savoury in this salad
Laura x
Broccoli is one of my favorite vegetables so I am excited to try this salad out! Yum x
Awesome! I hope you do enjoy it.
This looks like a delicious recipe, and perfect for summer evening suppers or lunches. I love raw broccoli, so tasty and so good for you.
thanks jen
this is very good I didn't have a head of broccoli but I had Frozen so I use 9 oz of course it can be a little wetter than your crispy head of broccoli but it was still pretty good good flavors overall I also used pineapple yogurt which went really good with it because that's what I had