Broccoli Buffet Salad

May 11, 2023May 11, 20230 11
Satisfy your taste buds with Broccoli Buffet Salad
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Prep

15 min

Cook

5 min

Ready In

20 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

3 cups broccoli florets
1/2 cup chopped red onion
1/4 cup sunflower seeds
1/2 cup chopped raisins
1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
1/2 cup plain low-fat yogurt
1/4 cup light mayonnaise
2 tablespoons white sugar
1 tablespoon lemon juice
salt and pepper to taste

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4
Calories
223
Sugar
22g
Fat
11g
Broccoli Buffet Salad is a delicious and healthy salad that is perfect for any occasion. It's great as a side dish, a light lunch or a refreshing snack. The combination of crunchy broccoli, savory feta cheese, sweet raisins, and nutty sunflower seeds creates a wonderful texture and taste that will leave your taste buds craving for more. The dressing made with low-fat yogurt and lemon juice adds a zesty and tangy flavor that complements the salad perfectly.

Instructions

1.Steam the broccoli florets for 3-5 minutes until tender but still crisp and set aside to cool.
2.In a large bowl, mix together the cooled broccoli florets, red onions, sunflower seeds, raisins and feta cheese.
3.In a separate bowl, whisk together the low-fat yogurt, light mayonnaise, white sugar, lemon juice, salt, and pepper until smooth and creamy.
4.Pour the yogurt mixture over the broccoli salad and toss to combine until evenly coated. Chill for at least one hour before serving.

PROS

This crispy, refreshing salad combines the goodness of broccoli, sunflower seeds and raisins with a tangy and creamy yogurt dressing.
It’s a perfect balance of flavors and nutrition.

CONS

This salad contains a moderate amount of fat due to the feta cheese and mayonnaise.
However, these ingredients can be substituted with lower-fat alternatives to reduce the overall fat content.
Some people may also find the raw flavor of broccoli unappealing.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Broccoli is a nutritional powerhouse that is rich in fiber, vitamin C, vitamin K, folate, and potassium. Eating this salad can help to boost your immunity, reduce inflammation, lower blood pressure, and support healthy digestion. Raisins are a good source of energy, while sunflower seeds are high in healthy fats, protein and minerals. The low-fat yogurt dressing provides a good dose of calcium and probiotics that are important for bone and gut health.

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