This broccoli salad recipe has a healthier dressing made with yogurt, honey, and balsamic vinaigrette.
Last weekend I wanted to make Nutty Broccoli Salad but was out of mayonnaise, sugar, and sunflower seeds. My mother-in-law once described me as one determined gal, my husband loved it, and it is what he calls me when I refuse to give in or give up. And that is what he called me when I decided to go forward with a salad although missing 2 of the 3 ingredients for the dressing.
To make the dressing, I substituted plain yogurt and honey, creating a healthier version appropriate for keeping New Year’s resolutions. And I added chopped pecans in place of the sunflower seeds.
Broccoli Salad Recipe with Yogurt Dressing
Salad Ingredients:
5 cups broccoli florets
1 large apple, diced
1/2 cup cranberries
1/2 cup pecans
1 small onion, chopped
6 pieces of bacon, cooked and crumbled
2 celery stalks, sliced
Dressing Ingredients:
1 cup plain yogurt
2 tablespoons balsamic vinaigrette (I used Annie’s Naturals)
3 tablespoons honey
Directions:
Mix salad ingredients together in a large bowl.
Combine dressing ingredients in a small bowl, stir well. Pour dressing over salad, mix until thoroughly coated. Refrigerate at least 3 – 4 hours, until chilled (I let it marinate over night). Serve cold.
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a moderate life says
Alea my love! Happy New year! I really love the idea of this pantry challenge! I think I will take baby steps in that direction and see how it goes. I am pretty sure I have plenty of food to last me the month, and as I just picked up my dairy order for the next two weeks, the only thing I need to go to the store for would be veggies, fruits and of course. TP!!! 🙂 Your broccoli salad looks yummy and I like the combo of broccoli and sweet tart apples! Thanks for sharing on the hearth and soul hop this week! Hugs! Alex
Dandelionheart says
Sounds like a GREAT idea. Nice job on winging it! The recipe sounds really good and since my husband does not like mayo, this would work for us!
Christy says
I love a pantry challenge! I often find things that I have forgotten about – bought on a whim! I love that you are "determined" that is a great compliment! The broccoli salad sounds delicious! Perfect for those that just aren't thrilled with mayo! Thanks for sharing this with us at the Hearth and Soul Hop!
21st Century Housewife© says
I definitely need to take part in a pantry challenge! My cupboards seem to be overflowing at the moment. I love your broccoli salad recipe – it sounds absolutely delicious.
Kristin says
I am doing a month long pantry challenge too! I, for the first time, made out a one month menu plan. Can't wait to see where it leads me! The salad looks yummy. ;o)
Rebecca says
ooooo — I love a good pantry challenge! I made a menu plan this week, and *almost* fell off the wagon today – Day 2! I was in a meeting until almost suppertime, and when I stopped at the store for batteries (a must-have to calm a chirping CO detector), I came close to buying a chicken dinner. Instead, I came home and put together salmon patties as planned. I'm pumped to keep it going this week! And I *love* a well-stocked pantry.