Best Light And Easy Broccoli Salad Recipes

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LIGHT AND EASY BROCCOLI SALAD



Light and Easy Broccoli Salad image

Pair tonight's entrée with Light and Easy Broccoli Salad for a chilled and refreshing dish complete with bacon, sunflower seeds, garlic, and honey!

Provided by Erin

Categories     sides

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 lb broccoli, chopped small (roughly 2 medium heads)
1/2 cup red onion, diced
1/2 cup sunflower seeds
1/2 cup raisins
6 slices cooked turkey bacon, chopped
1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt (I used 0%)
1/2 cup mayo
3 tbsp apple cider vinegar
2 tbsp honey
1 clove garlic, minced
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper

Steps:

  • Pour broccoli into a large mixing bowl.
  • Add onion, sunflower seeds, raisins, and chopped turkey bacon.
  • In a small bowl, mix together the remainder of the ingredients. This will make the dressing.
  • Pour the dressing over the bowl with the broccoli and other ingredients.
  • Stir really well, coating each piece in dressing.
  • Let sit in fridge at least 30 minutes before serving.
  • Keep in fridge for up to 5 days.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 serving, Calories 235 calories, Sugar 11.4 g, Sodium 335.7 mg, Fat 14.9 g, SaturatedFat 2.5 g, TransFat 0 g, Carbohydrate 21.2 g, Fiber 4.4 g, Protein 7.9 g, Cholesterol 14.7 mg

EASY BROCCOLI SALAD



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After sampling this broccoli salad at a barbecue, the recipe was given to me without any measurements. I can toss to together, and it turns out great everytime. -Sara Sherlock, Pork Alice, British Columbia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch     Side Dishes

Time 15m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1-1/2 cups fresh broccoli florets
3/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese
4 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
1/4 cup finely chopped onion
3 tablespoons mayonnaise
2 tablespoons white vinegar
1 tablespoon sugar

Steps:

  • In a bowl, combine broccoli, cheese, bacon and onion. In another bowl, whisk mayonnaise, vinegar and sugar. Pour over broccoli mixture and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 420 calories, Fat 35g fat (13g saturated fat), Cholesterol 63mg cholesterol, Sodium 585mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 15g protein.

LIGHT AND EASY BROCCOLI SALAD



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This is light broccoli salad is easy to make and delicious. The chopping, shredding, and slicing give it a nice variety of textures. Not the typical broccoli salad, sorry. No raisins!

Provided by JonMichel

Categories     Broccoli Salad

Time 1h20m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 heads broccoli with long stems
3 medium carrots
½ medium sweet onion, minced
½ cup mayonnaise
½ cup olive oil
½ cup white wine vinegar
1 medium lemon, juiced
½ cup salted roasted sunflower seeds
salt to taste

Steps:

  • Remove broccoli stems and set aside. Chop broccoli into small florets.
  • Attach the shredder blade to a food processor. Shred 1/2 of the broccoli stems and 1/2 of the carrots. Switch to the slicer blade and slice remaining broccoli stems and carrots. Dump contents of the food processor bowl into a large bowl with broccoli florets and onion.
  • Whisk together mayonnaise, olive oil, vinegar, and lemon juice in a small bowl. Pour in with the veggies and toss to coat. Marinate in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.
  • Taste and season with salt. Add sunflower seeds just before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 260.7 calories, Carbohydrate 11.1 g, Cholesterol 4.2 mg, Fat 23.9 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 4.5 g, SaturatedFat 3.1 g, Sodium 107.2 mg, Sugar 2.9 g

BROCCOLI SALAD (COOKING LIGHT)



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This rivals any of the fuller fat versions I've ever had. If you really need bacon in your broccoli salad then just use turkey bacon, but I honestly think it's delicious without.

Provided by Brookelynne26

Categories     < 60 Mins

Time 1h

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 cups small broccoli florets (about 1 1/2 pounds)
1 cup seedless grapes, halved
1/2 cup chopped celery
1 cup raisins
1/4 cup salted sunflower seeds
1/3 cup light mayonnaise
1/4 cup plain fat-free yogurt
3 tablespoons sugar
1 tablespoon white vinegar

Steps:

  • Combine the first 5 ingredients in a large bowl.
  • Combine mayonnaise and remaining ingredients, stirring with a whisk. Pour dressing over broccoli mixture, and toss well. Chill for 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 160.8, Fat 5.8, SaturatedFat 0.8, Cholesterol 3.6, Sodium 102.8, Carbohydrate 27, Fiber 1.4, Sugar 19.8, Protein 3.3

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