Description
This salad is the flavor party you didn’t know your bowl needed—fresh, vibrant broccoli tossed with juicy blueberries, sweet apples, and tangy cranberries, all swirled in a creamy Greek yogurt poppy seed dressing. Born from a family picnic and powered by pantry heroes, it’s everything: sweet, savory, crunchy, and deeply satisfying. Whether you’re packing lunches, feeding a crowd, or just chasing that sunshine-on-a-plate feeling, this is your go-to magic. Simple to prep, impossible to forget!
Ingredients
For the Salad
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1½ lbs fresh broccoli, bite-sized florets
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1 cup fresh blueberries
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¼ cup red onion, finely chopped
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½ cup dried cranberries
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¼ cup sunflower seeds (or pepitas)
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1 large apple (Honeycrisp/Fuji), chopped
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1 tbsp lemon juice (for apples)
For the Dressing
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1 cup plain Greek yogurt
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¼ cup honey (or maple syrup)
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1 tbsp lemon juice
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2 tsp apple cider vinegar
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1 tbsp poppy seeds
Instructions
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Toss chopped apple with lemon juice to prevent browning.
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In a large bowl, combine broccoli, blueberries, red onion, cranberries, sunflower seeds, and apples.
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Whisk yogurt, honey, lemon juice, vinegar, and poppy seeds until smooth.
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Pour dressing over salad and gently fold to coat.
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Chill 30 minutes before serving for best flavor.
Notes
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Add crumbled feta or goat cheese for extra richness.
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Stir in chickpeas or grilled chicken for a full meal.
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Swap apples with mango or use almonds for a nutty twist.
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Make-ahead friendly: store salad and dressing separately up to 24 hours.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
Nutrition
- Calories: 210 kcal per serving
- Sugar: 17g
- Fat: 7g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g