Fresh Broccolini Salad Without Mayo
From baby showers to backyard BBQs, this fresh broccoli salad tossed in a tangy honey yogurt (mayo-free) dressing is always a crowd favorite! Packed with flavor and simple to make, this is my go-to side dish when I need something cold, crisp, and light.
Ingredients
- 1 ½ pounds raw broccolini about 3 bunches
- ¼ shallot finely chopped
- ⅓ cup sunflower seeds
- ⅓ cup pecans chopped
- ⅓ cup almonds slivered or sliced
- ½ cup dried cranberries
Honey Yogurt Vinaigrette
- ¾ cup plain greek yogurt full-fat, low-fat, or fat-free
- 4 T Apple Cider Vinegar
- 3 T Honey or sugar
Instructions
Tangy Honey Yogurt Vinaigrette
- In a 2-cup liquid measuring cup or bowl, whisk together yogurt, honey and apple cider vinegar.¾ cup plain greek yogurt, 3 T Honey, 4 T Apple Cider Vinegar
- Taste, and adjust sweetness to your liking. This vinaigrette is bold and tangy, but feel free to add an additional tablespoon of honey if you feel it is too tangy for your liking.
- Chill until ready to use
Fresh Broccolini Salad
- Trim broccolini and finely chop the shallot1 ½ pounds raw broccolini, ¼ shallot
- In a large mixing bowl, add broccolini, shallot, almonds, pecans, sunflower seeds, and dried cranberries. Keep chilled until ready to serve.1 ½ pounds raw broccolini, ¼ shallot, ⅓ cup sunflower seeds, ⅓ cup pecans, ⅓ cup almonds, ½ cup dried cranberries
- An hour before serving broccolini salad toss the salad with the honey yogurt
Notes
Optional Salad Add-ins
- Bacon
- Shredded or cubed cheddar cheese
- Raisins
- Blueberries
Nutritional Information
The information shown is an estimate provided by an online nutrition calculator. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 191kcalCarbohydrates: 23gProtein: 8gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 1mgSodium: 33mgPotassium: 137mgFiber: 3gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 1507IUVitamin C: 78mgCalcium: 106mgIron: 1mg
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