🥦 Healthy Broccoli Salad with Greek Yogurt Honey-Dijon Dressing

Fresh, crunchy, colorful, and seriously delicious! 🥗✨ This Healthy Broccoli Salad combines crisp broccoli, juicy grapes, sweet raisins, red onion, and crunchy sunflower seeds, all tossed in a creamy Greek yogurt honey-Dijon dressing instead of mayo. It’s the perfect make-ahead side for lunches, picnics, BBQs, or a light Mediterranean-inspired meal.

🛒 Ingredients

For the Salad

4 cups fresh broccoli florets, cut into bite-sized pieces
1 cup red or green grapes, halved
¼ cup red onion, finely sliced
⅓ cup sunflower seeds
⅓ cup raisins
¼ cup crumbled feta cheese — optional

For the Dressing

½ cup plain Greek yogurt
1 tbsp honey
1 tbsp Dijon mustard
1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
½ tsp garlic powder
Salt and black pepper, to taste

👩‍🍳 Instructions

Add broccoli, grapes, red onion, sunflower seeds, raisins, and feta to a large bowl.
In a separate bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt, honey, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, olive oil, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
Pour the dressing over the salad and toss until everything is evenly coated.
Refrigerate for 20–30 minutes before serving to let the flavors come together.
Give it one more toss and serve chilled. 🥦🍇

📝 Notes

For the best crunch, use fresh, firm broccoli.
You can substitute raisins with dried cranberries.
Greek yogurt makes the dressing creamy without relying on mayonnaise.
For a sweeter salad, add an extra teaspoon of honey.
Feta adds a delicious salty Mediterranean touch.

💡 Tips

✔️ Make it a few hours ahead—the flavors get even better!
✔️ Keep the sunflower seeds separate until serving if you want maximum crunch.
✔️ Add grilled chicken or chickpeas to turn it into a complete meal.
✔️ A little lemon zest makes the dressing extra bright and fresh.

🍽️ Servings

6 servings

📊 Approximate Nutrition Per Serving

Will vary depending on exact ingredients and portion size.

Calories: ~160 kcal
Protein: ~6 g
Carbohydrates: ~21 g
Fat: ~7 g
Fiber: ~4 g
Sugar: ~13 g

💚 Benefits

Broccoli: Provides fiber, vitamin C, vitamin K, and antioxidants.
Greek yogurt: Adds protein and calcium while creating a creamy dressing.
Grapes & raisins: Provide natural sweetness and antioxidants.
Sunflower seeds: Add healthy fats, vitamin E, and minerals.
Extra-virgin olive oil: Provides heart-friendly unsaturated fats.

❓ Q&A

Can I make this salad ahead of time?
Yes! It can be prepared several hours ahead and refrigerated until serving.

Can I use frozen broccoli?
Fresh broccoli is best for the crunchy texture. If using frozen, thaw and drain it very well first.

Can I make it without honey?
Yes. You can use maple syrup or simply reduce the sweetness to your preference.

How long does it last in the refrigerator?
Store covered in the refrigerator and enjoy within 2–3 days for the best texture.

Can I add protein?
Absolutely! Grilled chicken, chickpeas, or chopped boiled eggs are great additions. 🥗💚