Skinny Broccoli Salad
This lightened up Skinny Broccoli Salad gets a delicious crunch from the sunflower kernels and crisp broccoli, with a delicious healthy dressing made from Greek yogurt!
So after my post from the other day for that amazingly decadent Chocolate Chip Cookie Cheesecake Pie, I figured a lighter recipe was in order.
I love Broccoli Salad. With such a healthy main ingredient, it only seems right that it be given an equally nutritious dressing to coat it in. Replacing the mayo with plain Greek yogurt bumps up the protein, yet cuts back on the unhealthy fats and calories. Plus, it tastes just as delicious!
I made this to go alongside some Ranch Turkey Burgers for dinner. It was a great Friday night, summer meal. All that was missing was a glass of Sangria. Recipe for that might be coming soon. 🙂
We are looking forward to having family come and visit us from the mainland in a couple of days. My son is so excited and keeps asking everyday if it’s time to go pick up his auntie. We are excited for our daughter to meet her auntie for the first time! Hawaii is a beautiful place to be stationed and we do love it here, but the distance is definitely a downside. But at least it’s a fun place to visit; when family can save up the funds. 🙂
I hope y’all have a lovely weekend! And if you’re grilling, try whipping up some Skinny Broccoli Salad to go with your meal. Enjoy!
Recipe: Skinny Broccoli Salad
Ingredients
- 1 medium head of broccoli,, chopped into small pieces
- 1/4 cup red onion,, diced
- 1/4 cup sunflower kernels
- 1/4 cup raisins,, or 1 (1 oz) box
- 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1 TB sugar
- 1 1/2 TB white vinegar
- 3-4 slices bacon,, cooked crisp and crumbled
Instructions
- Combine broccoli, sunflower kernels, raisins, and bacon in a large bowl. Set aside.
- Stir together Greek yogurt, sugar, and vinegar in a small bowl. Pour over the top of broccoli mixture and stir evenly to coat.
- Tastes great when served immediately. If you need to refrigerate it for later, you may want to prepare a bit more of the dressing to add in case it gets a little dry.
Can I cook the broccoli first?
Hi Kate, this recipe is meant to be used with raw broccoli.
Does it need the sugar or can I substitute Splenda. I want to take to a family gathering and everyone is cutting out something nowadays.
Splenda should be fine!
Love this recipe! So easy and tasty!
This looks super tasty and the perfect side for a main this summer. I am definitely going to be trying it
Looks refreshing and delicious, on my meal plan!
This Bowl of salad looks creamy, delicious and healthy. Love all the combination of ingredients used to make this yum.
Easy, refreshing and amazing!!! I love it
I love broccoli salad too but steer away from it because it’s on the more indulgent side but I so love this! I’ve gotta try that vinegar + yogurt combo soon!
I love broccoli salad, it works amazingly with so many dishes!
What a great broccoli recipe for a summer barbecue! Adding bacon crumbles really takes the flavor up another level.
I always make a big broccoli salad for a BBQ and it goes down very well. Such a good veggie boost.
I love broccoli! This broccoli salad looks like the perfect side dish on any meal! Can’t wait to try this recipe!
I was just wondering how many calories and how many servings
Hi Allison, I plugged it into MyFitness Pal and got about 134 calories for five servings.
I have made this salad for years using the traditional recipe (which uses mayo instead of yogurt) and this was just OK for me. The greek yogurt creates a ‘dry’ sensation in your mouth that the traditional recipe made with mayo does not. I think what I will do moving forward is use 1/4 c greek yogurt and 1/4 c olive oil mayo to balance out the health benefits and to preserve the creamy texture. Thank you for sharing this recipe & your idea.
Thanks for this reco! My husband distrusts any “healthy” recipe makeover, so I tried this 50/50 mix of olive oil mayo & plain 0% greek yogurt and it tastes delicious. This will be my go-to from now on!
I did mostly yogurt and then a big spoonful of mayo and it turned out delish!!
Just made this (a double batch!) — and it is fantastic! I used red grapes in place of the raisins.This was my first time substituting yogurt for mayo and I will never use mayo for broccoli salad again! It still tastes SO GOOD! Thanks! 🙂
Yay Katie!! So glad to hear you’re enjoying it!
Any substitute for the white vinegar? I thought I had some and when it came time to add it I don’t have any! Apple cider vinegar is all I have! HELP
Thanks, Lea
Hi Lea! Apple cider vinegar would work fine here, it would just give it a little more zing! Hope it worked out for you!