Description
This Broccoli, Grape, and Cucumber Salad is a refreshing and delightful combination of crunchy, sweet, and tangy flavors. Perfect for a light lunch, a picnic, or a colorful side dish, this salad is easy to make and packed with nutrients.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 head of broccoli, cut into small florets
- 1 cup seedless grapes, halved
- 1 large cucumber, thinly sliced
- 1/4 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup slivered almonds, toasted
- 1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled (optional)
- 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Broccoli: Bring a pot of salted water to a boil, add the broccoli florets, and cook for 1-2 minutes until bright green and tender-crisp. Transfer the broccoli to an ice bath to stop the cooking process. Drain well and set aside.
- Combine the Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the broccoli florets, halved grapes, sliced cucumber, and red onion. Toss gently to mix.
- Prepare the Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, honey, salt, and pepper until smooth and well combined.
- Dress the Salad: Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to coat all the ingredients evenly. Make sure everything is well-mixed so that each bite is packed with flavor.
- Add the Final Touches: Sprinkle the toasted slivered almonds and crumbled feta cheese over the top of the salad for a delightful crunch and a touch of creamy tanginess.
- Serve and Enjoy: This salad can be served immediately, but if you have the time, let it chill in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
Notes
- Blanching the Broccoli: Blanching helps retain the bright green color and crisp-tender texture of the broccoli, making it perfect for salads.
- Toasting the Almonds: Toasting the almonds enhances their nutty flavor and adds an extra layer of crunch to the salad.
- Make Ahead: You can prepare the salad ingredients and the dressing ahead of time. Just combine them right before serving to keep everything fresh and crunchy.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 5mg