Broccoli Salad with Blueberries and Walnuts
Broccoli is a great vegetable with many benefits. It has the ability to improve digestion, lower cholesterol and provides many vitamins.
This perfect summer recipe turns traditional broccoli into a fun salad that includes blueberries and walnuts. Blueberries provide many nutritional benefits such as heart and brain health. Walnuts are a nutritional powerhouse, packing healthy fats that are good for your heart.
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Ingredients
- 2 heads of broccoli florets, chopped into bite-sized pieces (about 4 cups)
- 4.5 ounces fresh blueberries
- ½ cup dried cranberries
- ¼ cup red onions, finely diced
- ½ cup shredded extra sharp cheddar cheese
- ½ cup sunflower seeds
- 2/3 cup plain whole milk yogurt
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 2 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice
- 2 Tbsp. honey
- 1 tsp. kosher salt
Broccoli Salad with Blueberries and Walnuts
Instructions
1. Place prepared broccoli in large bowl.
2. In a small bowl, stir together the yogurt, lemon zest and juice, honey, and salt.
3. Pour this mixture over the broccoli and stir well to coat all of the broccoli with dressing.
4. Add the blueberries, dried cranberries, red onion, cheese and sunflower seeds. Toss everything together and enjoy.
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