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Last updated on March 7, 2018. Originally posted on November 16, 2016 By Maryea / 10 Comments

Broccoli Salad with Yogurt Dressing

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This Broccoli Salad with Yogurt Dressing is a healthy twist on classic broccoli salad!Broccoli Salad with yogurt dressingIs it weird that one of my guilty pleasures is broccoli salad? I crave it almost the way my husband craves Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups. The thing is, I never actually make the broccoli salad that I crave. Although I love this super healthy broccoli salad, that’s not the one that calls my name at the most random times.Broccoli Salad with yogurt dressing

The broccoli salad I crave is the classic broccoli salad with bacon, raisins, red onion, and a sweet mayo dressing. It’s hard for me to pass by the deli counter at my local grocery store without eyeing it and thinking about how much I love it. I’m the only one in my family who will eat that broccoli salad, but I have no shame in purchasing a big container of it when the craving hits. It was time for me to make my own version. Broccoli Salad with yogurt dressing

So this Broccoli Salad with Yogurt Dressing is a spin off of the classic broccoli salad I love so much. I healthified it just a bit, because, you know, that’s what I do. Yogurt replaces the mayonnaise and I keep it sweetened naturally with maple syrup instead of regular sugar.

I also gave it a fun Christmas-y spin by adding the red bell peppers, dried cranberries, and pecans. This would make a perfect make-ahead holiday side dish! This Broccoli Salad with Yogurt dressing would be great in the summer, too, though. It’s an all-season salad, guys. Broccoli Salad with yogurt dressing

Whenever you make it, this is such an easy dish to throw together. Mix all your ingredients in a big ol’ bowl and drizzle the tangy-yet-still-perfectly sweet dressing on top, mix it all together,  and you’re good to go. Broccoli Salad with yogurt dressingI just love this new version of classic, yet not quite classic, broccoli salad. Once I made all these changes, but I wasn’t sure how my modifications would translate. Would I crave this new version of Broccoli Salad with Yogurt Dressing the same way I crave the classic version? I got my answer last night, at 10:30, when the hunger beast was calling and I had a big bowl of this for my evening snack. You know when I’m craving broccoli at 10:30 at night, the recipe is a winner. I hope you try it soon! If you do, I’d love to see! Take a pic and tag me on Instagram #happyhealthymama!

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Broccoli Salad with Yogurt Dressing

Broccoli Salad with yogurt dressing

★★★★★

4.5 from 2 reviews

This is a healthy twist on traditional broccoli salad! Although the colors make it perfect as a holiday dish, this is a crowd-pleaser all year.

  • Author: Happy Healthy Mama
  • Prep Time: 25 mins
  • Total Time: 25 mins
  • Yield: 8 1x
  • Category: Appetizer

Ingredients

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  • 1 large head of broccoli, chopped (6 cups florets)
  • 1 large red bell pepper, diced
  • 1/2 cup diced red onion
  • 1/2 cup dried cranberries
  • 1/2 cup pecan halves
  • 4–5 pieces cooked bacon (preferably uncured bacon; turkey bacon will work), crumbled
  • For the Dressing:
  • 1 cup plain Greek yogurt (or plain non-dairy yogurt)
  • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon dijon mustard
  • 1/4 cup maple syrup
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper

Instructions

  1. Mix together the first 6 ingredients in a large bowl.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the dressing ingredients.
  3. Pour the dressing over the vegetables and mix well.
  4. Chill until ready to serve. Enjoy!

Nutrition

  • Calories: 204
  • Sugar: 15g
  • Sodium: 286.8mg
  • Fat: 11.6g
  • Saturated Fat: 3g
  • Carbohydrates: 21.7g
  • Fiber: 3.3g
  • Protein: 5.6g
  • Cholesterol: 13.6mg

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  1. K says

    May 27, 2018 at 5:51 pm

    This salad is really delicious. I love the dressing!

    Reply
  2. loise says

    February 16, 2018 at 2:04 am

    The salad is look so healthy and awsome…give me some more tips about healthy diet.?
    Thanks

    Reply
  3. Joan says

    May 20, 2017 at 5:59 pm

    I plan to make this salad for an upcoming office function. I see that the recipe indicates that it serves 8, but does not indicate the serving size. Please reply with the serving size info.

    Reply
    • Maryea says

      May 24, 2017 at 9:43 am

      Hi there! Sorry I missed this comment. Each serving is about 1 cup. If there are a lot of dishes at your function it will serve more people. 🙂

      Reply
  4. Patricia says

    March 18, 2017 at 10:20 pm

    I loved this dressing instead of using mayo. Perfect amount of sweet vs tangy and so much better than mayo. I used this recipe just for the dressing. I didn’t add peppers and used sunflower seeds instead of pecans although I think it would taste even better with them in it.

    ★★★★

    Reply
    • Maryea says

      March 20, 2017 at 6:21 am

      Thanks for your feedback, Patricia!

      Reply
  5. Christina says

    November 18, 2016 at 9:40 am

    Do you think it would taste ok if I replaced the yogurt with avocado mayo? I have a baby with MPSI so I can’t do yogurt. I’m not a big fan of the almond milk variations…just not the same!

    Reply
    • Maryea says

      November 18, 2016 at 11:19 am

      Yes, I do think the avocado mayo would work perfectly here! My youngest also had MPSI so I feel your pain. 🙁

      Reply
  6. Edgar says

    November 18, 2016 at 1:17 am

    Nice Recipe!!
    Thanks for sharing this veggie salad. I love this a lot..

    ★★★★★

    Reply
  7. anna says

    November 17, 2016 at 6:28 am

    I always prefer to eat vegggie it contains many calories

    Reply

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