Best Broccoli Salad with Poppy Seed Dressing
Experience a burst of flavors and textures with the Best Broccoli Salad with Poppy Seed Dressing. This vibrant dish is perfect for any gathering, bringing together fresh broccoli, sweet strawberries, creamy avocado, and a luscious poppy seed dressing that ties it all together.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: N/A
- Total Time: 0 hours
- Yield: Serves about 6
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 5 cups chopped broccoli florets
- 1 1/2 cups chopped strawberries
- 1 pear, chopped
- 1 large avocado, chopped
- 3/4 cup dried cranberries
- 1/2 cup sunflower seeds
- 1/3 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/2 cup vanilla Greek yogurt
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- 1–2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 tablespoon poppy seeds
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon pepper
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine chopped broccoli, strawberries, pear, cranberries, sunflower seeds, and feta.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together yogurt, mayonnaise, lemon juice, vinegar, sugar, poppy seeds, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients and toss gently to coat.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving. Add avocado just before serving to keep it fresh.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 150g)
- Calories: 245
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 10mg