Healthy Broccoli Apple Salad with Bacon and Greek Yogurt Recipe
A healthy and refreshing broccoli apple salad featuring crunchy broccoli florets, sweet Fuji apple, crispy bacon, and roasted sunflower seeds, all tossed in a creamy Greek yogurt dressing with honey and mustard for a perfect balance of flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 21 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
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Salad Ingredients
- 4 strips bacon
- 4 cups broccoli florets
- 1/4 cup roasted salted sunflower seeds
- 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 large Fuji apple, roughly chopped
Dressing Ingredients
- 1 cup nonfat plain Greek yogurt
- 4 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons yellow mustard
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt, or to taste
Instructions
- Cook Bacon: Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Place the bacon strips in the skillet and cook for about 2-3 minutes per side until they become golden brown and crispy. Once cooked, transfer the bacon to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess fat and press gently to remove additional grease.
- Prepare Salad:** In a large bowl, combine the broccoli florets, thinly sliced red onion, roughly chopped Fuji apple, and roasted salted sunflower seeds. Crumble the cooled bacon strips and add them to the bowl.
- Whisk Dressing: In a medium bowl, whisk together the nonfat plain Greek yogurt, honey, yellow mustard, Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, and salt until smooth and well combined.
- Toss Salad: Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients and toss thoroughly to evenly coat everything with the dressing. Adjust salt to taste if needed.
- Refrigerate: Cover the salad tightly and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight. This resting time allows the flavors to meld and ensures the broccoli absorbs the dressing for enhanced taste and texture.
- Serve: After chilling, give the salad a final stir and serve chilled for a delicious, healthy side dish or light meal.
Notes
- For best flavor, prepare the salad a few hours before serving to allow the dressing to soak into the broccoli.
- You can substitute sunflower seeds with chopped walnuts or pecans for a different nutty flavor.
- If you prefer a vegetarian version, omit bacon and add extra nuts or crispy roasted chickpeas for crunch.
- Adjust honey quantity depending on your sweetness preference.
- Use fresh, crispy broccoli for optimal texture and flavor.
Keywords: broccoli salad, healthy salad, apple salad, Greek yogurt dressing, bacon salad, low fat salad, easy salad recipe
