Description
A refreshing and colorful salad with crisp broccoli, juicy blueberries, and a zesty lemon poppyseed dressing that awakens the senses.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups of broccoli florets
- 1 cup of blueberries
- 1/2 cup of shredded carrots
- 1/4 cup of Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons of poppy seeds
- 1/4 cup of freshly squeezed lemon juice
Instructions
- Prep the broccoli: Rinse the broccoli florets under cold water and let them dry. Chop them into bite-sized pieces and place them in a large mixing bowl.
- Add fruits and veggies: Toss in the blueberries and shredded carrots, adding a celebrate of color and nutrients.
- Make the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt, lemon juice, poppy seeds, salt, and pepper until smooth and creamy.
- Combine: Drizzle the dressing over the broccoli mixture and toss gently to combine. Be careful not to crush the blueberries!
- Taste and adjust: Sample a bite and adjust flavors as needed; perhaps a bit more lemon or sweetness to your liking.
- Chill: Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to let the flavors mingle beautifully before serving.
Notes
Consider adding sunflower seeds for extra crunch and fiber. To keep the salad fresh, add dressing just before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No cooking required
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 5mg