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    Published: Mar 15, 2021 · Modified: Jan 3, 2022 by Angela · This post may contain affiliate links · 16 Comments

    Broccoli Apple Salad with Greek Yogurt Dressing (no mayo)

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    This healthy broccoli salad with carrots, raisins, apples, and cheese is amazing. The creamy greek yogurt dressing is low-fat and made without mayo. This homemade broccoli salad recipe is tangy, crisp, fresh, and sweet in every bite. You can add nuts, bacon, sunflower seeds, or poppy seeds too for customizing just the way you like it. This easy broccoli salad is a great side dish but also a complete vegetarian lunch option. 

    Broccoli salad with Greek yogurt dressing is my favorite make-ahead salad. It tastes great right after mixing but it actually tastes better if it sits in the refrigerator for about an hour and then served. For that reason, it is the best broccoli salad for picnics, potlucks, parties, and barbecues when you want a salad that can be set out or premade.  This fresh broccoli and cheddar salad is even great as a leftover, unlike other salads.

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    Broccoli Apple Salad with Greek Yogurt Dressing (no mayo) ready in a bowl

    Broccoli Apple Salad with Greek Yogurt Dressing (no mayo) ready to eat

     

    Broccoli & Apple Salad Ingredients

    This broccoli salad is vegetarian, light, and full of fresh ingredients.   It is also very colorful thanks to the combination of fruits and vegetables.  The broccoli, apples, carrots, raisins, and green onions bring a punch of flavor and nutrition, such as Vitamin C & A, to the salad. The cheddar cheese and Greek yogurt add protein and calcium which completes this broccoli salad making it a wonderful side dish but also hearty enough for a meal all on its own.

    Optional Add-Ins for Broccoli Salad:

    • Crispy Bacon
    • Nuts
    • Sunflower Seeds

     

    Broccoli Apple Salad with Greek Yogurt Dressing (no mayo) ingredients

    Broccoli Apple Salad with Greek Yogurt Dressing (no mayo) ingredients

     

    How to Make the Best Broccoli Salad

    To make the salad, simply cut, dice, grate and chop up the ingredients as listed below in the recipe card.   Place them all in a large serving bowl.

     

     

    Broccoli Apple Salad with Greek Yogurt Dressing (no mayo) ingredients in serving bowl

    Broccoli Apple Salad with Greek Yogurt Dressing (no mayo) ingredients in a serving bowl

     

    The Best Dressing for Broccoli Salad

    This Greek yogurt dressing is the perfect creamy, sweet, and tangy recipe for any broccoli salad.  The creamy texture is made using no mayo and instead is a combination of whisking together plain full-fat Greek yogurt, honey, olive oil, and apple cider vinegar.  You can add poppy seeds as an option, to make a sweet and tangy poppy seed dressing for your broccoli salad.

     

    Broccoli Apple Salad with Greek Yogurt Dressing (no mayo) dressing

    Broccoli Apple Salad with Greek Yogurt Dressing (no mayo) dressing

     

     

    Once the dressing is whisked together and ready, pour over the salad ingredients.  Using tongs or a large serving spoon, gently mix the salad.  Stir until all ingredients are lightly coated with the Greek yogurt dressing.

    It is ready to enjoy.  However, it tastes best if you chill it in your refrigerator for about an hour and allow the flavors to come together.

    For any leftovers, store in an air-tight container for up to 3 days. This broccoli salad stores very well and stays crisp and fresh for days.

     

    Broccoli Apple Salad with Greek Yogurt Dressing (no mayo) ready in a serving bowl

    Broccoli Apple Salad with Greek Yogurt Dressing (no mayo) ready in a serving bowl ready to enjoy

     

    What to Serve with Broccoli Salad

    • INSTANT POT CREAMY CHICKEN SPAGHETTI
    • GRAIN-FREE FRIED CHICKEN NUGGETS
    • INSTANT POT SHORT RIBS WITH GRAVY
    • ITALIAN CHICKEN DRUMSTICKS

     

     

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    Broccoli Apple Salad with Greek Yogurt Dressing (no mayo)

    Angela
    This healthy broccoli salad with carrots, raisins, apples, and cheese is amazing. The creamy greek yogurt dressing is low-fat and made without mayo. It is tangy, crisp, fresh, and sweet in every bite. It holds up great for potlucks and barbecues. It is even great as a leftover, unlike other salads.
     
    5 from 3 votes
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    Prep Time 20 mins
    Total Time 20 mins
    Course Side Dish
    Cuisine American
    Servings 6

    Ingredients
      

    • 4 C fresh broccoli florets cut into bite-sized1 pieces
    • 1 C cheddar cheese cut into small chunks
    • 1 medium apple cored & cut into small chunks
    • 1 small carrot grated
    • ¼ C green onion green & white parts thinly sliced
    • ⅓ C golden or regular raisins
    • 1 TB lemon juice
    • ¼ C sunflower seeds or diced cashews OPTIONAL

    DRESSING INGREDIENTS

    • 1 C plain Greek yogurt full fat is best
    • ⅓ C olive oil
    • 2 TB apple cider vinegar
    • 1 TB honey
    • ¼ teaspoon salt
    • ⅛ teaspoon black pepper
    • 2 teaspoon poppy seeds OPTIONAL

    Instructions
     

    • Cut and prepare the ingredients as listed above.
    • To a large serving bowl add all the salad ingredients.
    • In a small mixing bowl add all the dressing ingredients. Whisk together to combine.
    • Drizzle the dressing over the salad ingredients. Using tongs or a large spoon, gently combine the dressing with the salad ingredients.
    • It is ready immediately but actually tastes better if the salad is tossed ahead of time. It is best when refrigerated for about an hour so the flavors can come together.
    • This salad stores very well. Place in an air-tight container and store in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

    Notes

    Nutrition Facts
    Servings: 6
    Amount per serving  
    Calories 371
    % Daily Value*
    Total Fat 17.8g 23%
    Saturated Fat 5.6g 28%
    Cholesterol 20mg 7%
    Sodium 319mg 14%
    Total Carbohydrate 28.2g 10%
    Dietary Fiber 3.1g 11%
    Total Sugars 21.5g  
    Protein 28.1g  
    Vitamin D 2mcg 11%
    Calcium 411mg 32%
    Iron 1mg 6%
    Potassium 643mg 14%
    *The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calorie a day is used for general nutrition advice.
    Keyword barbecue, easy, gluten-free, grain-free, healthy, make ahead, potluck, side dish, spring, Spring, vegetarian, pasta, healthy, summer

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    1. Allison says

      March 22, 2021 at 12:38 pm

      This looks so yummy! I love the combination of ingredients - crisp, savory, sweet, tangy. Wow! I can't wait to try it.

      Reply
    2. Jill DeMasi says

      March 22, 2021 at 12:59 pm

      5 stars
      Great twist on a healthy recipe. Look forward to trying this one!

      Reply
      • Angela says

        March 24, 2021 at 9:10 am

        Thanks Jill!

        Reply
    3. Heather Jandrue says

      March 22, 2021 at 1:43 pm

      Oh my goodness this sounds delicious! I am always looking for quick, easy recipes.

      Reply
    4. Alexis Farmer says

      March 22, 2021 at 4:10 pm

      I love broccoli and apples but have never had them together. I would definitely try this!

      Reply
      • Angela says

        March 24, 2021 at 9:05 am

        I hope you give it a try, it is a wonderful combination. Bonus, two healthy ingredients that really satisfy and fill you up.

        Reply
    5. Marianne says

      March 23, 2021 at 4:30 am

      Aside from the apples and yogurt, this looks really great. I have allergies, so I would have to substitute both those items. Looks like a great base for me to build a new salad though!

      Reply
      • Angela says

        March 24, 2021 at 9:04 am

        You could leave out the apples and replace them with maybe dried cranberries. If you have a dairy allergy, swapping out the homemade dressing for a dairy-free poppy sead dressing homemade or store-bought would work.

        Reply
    6. Tricia Snow says

      March 23, 2021 at 5:14 am

      5 stars
      Yum Yum Yum! I love the look of this salad! I am adding this to my Passover menu!

      Reply
      • Angela says

        March 23, 2021 at 1:41 pm

        Happy Passover and I hope you enjoy the broccoli salad.

        Reply
    7. Kristen W Allred says

      March 23, 2021 at 10:47 am

      This looks delicious and I have all the ingredients for the dressing so I can't wait to make it!

      Reply
    8. Barbara says

      March 24, 2021 at 5:00 am

      WOW! This sounds really amazing! Can't wait to try this out!

      Reply
    9. Emily says

      March 24, 2021 at 6:46 am

      5 stars
      YUM! This looks awesome! I love a good broccoli salad and I love adding bacon to it as well

      Reply
    10. Sabrina DeWalt says

      March 24, 2021 at 3:02 pm

      I do not enjoy cooked broccoli. This looks like it might be a great way to get some into my diet.

      Reply
    11. Helen at the Lazy Gastronome says

      March 26, 2021 at 12:31 pm

      Beautiful salad!! I love the broccoli with apples! Thanks for sharing at the What's for Dinner party!! Have a fabulous weekend!

      Reply
    12. Cindy Moore says

      March 28, 2021 at 7:02 pm

      This looks really good! I can adapt the recipe by omitting the cheese and using plant based yogurt.

      Reply

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