- Ingredients
- 3 cups fresh broccoli, small florets
- ½ cup cooked quinoa
- ½ cup cheddar cheese, small cubes
- ¼ cup red onion, finely chopped
- ½ cup cooked bacon, crumbled
- ¼ cup sunflower seeds
- ½ cup raisins or dried cranberries
- ¼ cup shredded carrot
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp Greek yogurt
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- ¼ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- Wash and chop the broccoli into small florets.
- Add broccoli, quinoa, cheddar, onion, bacon, sunflower seeds, cranberries, and carrot to a large bowl.
- In another bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, yogurt, honey, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the salad.
- Mix gently until everything is well coated.
- Cover and refrigerate for 30–60 minutes.
- Give it one final mix before serving.
- Sprinkle a little extra bacon and sunflower seeds on top.
Tip: For the crunchy texture like the picture, don’t cook the broccoli—use it raw and fresh.
Creamy Broccoli Crunch Salad