Name: Creamy Broccoli Salad
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 1 h 5 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 head of freshly washed and cleaned broccoli (use just the florets) cut into bite-sized pieces; 1 red apple cored and diced; 1/4 cup shaved or diced carrots; 1/4 cup raisins; 1/2 cup Greek yogurt; 2 tablespoons mayonnaise; 1/2 teaspoon granulated garlic powder; 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar; salt and pepper to taste; 2 tablespoons honey; Optional: 1/4 cup walnuts, almonds, pecans, or sunflower seeds

Our Creamy Broccoli Salad is a delicious side dish and the most asked-for at any summer picnic we're invited to.

It has the freshest mix of flavors using fresh broccoli, apples, and nuts with just the right amount of sweetness.

Then the salad is tossed in a creamy dressing slightly sweet dressing on top that compliments these ingredients perfectly.

Of course, the star of this dish is bite-sized pieces of fresh broccoli but the crunchiness of the nuts and sweetness of the apples make this a perfect bite.

The recipe is super easy to make, one of the tastiest side dishes for a bbq, and the best part is it takes less than 15 minutes to make and can be served right away!

Disclosure: This recipe was originally shared in 2012. It was edited and re-published in 2023 with updated photos.

Scroll all the way down to the recipe card for how to make this great recipe!

Broccoli Salad Step-by-Step Recipe

peel the apples and dice, and cut up the florets into bite-sized pieces
add the raisins, nuts
make the salad dressing and set it aside
place the salad ingredients in a nice serving bowl then toss them with the salad dressing
this can be served immediately or refrigerated until ready to eat
Great for a bbq side dish, tailgate parties, beach, and picnics, plus it's the perfect side dish with any meal all summer long!

Shopping List

fresh broccoli florets cut into bite-sized pieces
diced apples cored and peeled
garlic powder
salt and pepper to taste
raisins
finely chopped carrots
apple cider vinegar
mayonnaise
Greek yogurt
honey
optional: shaved carrots

Dressing for Salad Shopping List:

mayonnaise
apple cider vinegar
honey
granulated garlic powder
Greek Yogurt
salt and pepper to taste
cayenne pepper is optional if you like heat and spicy

Mix-In Ideas

chickpeas drained and rinsed
chopped celery
grapes
finely chopped onions
sliced radishes
cabbage slaw
fresh peas
corn cut off the cob
julienne carrot
hot peppers
cherry peppers
artichoke hearts
hearts of palm
raw zucchini cubes or other squash
cauliflower
add fresh herbs when available IE: basil, dill, Italian flat leaf parsley, oregano, mint, etc.

Tips

Keep salads cold by placing ice in a ziplock bag in another bowl and setting your salad on top when eating outdoors
Add pepperoni, chunks of ham-crumbled bacon, or sliced Italian sausage for a meat lovers' salad
Other vegetables or fruits like diced pineapple, shaved carrots, cauliflower, radishes, cucumbers, and artichoke hearts are all nice additions
Try mixing greens baby greens, spinach, and shredded red cabbage all nice additions also
Make a creamy garlic parmesan dressing for a change or use whatever you prefer
Any kind of fresh snap peas, green beans, or chickpeas are perfect in this salad
Use fresh lemon greek style dressing for a change or blue cheese
Substitute sunflower or pumpkin seeds for food allergies
Keep the salad cold and covered if there are any leftovers for up to 2 days

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This creamy broccoli salad goes great no matter what you're cooking!

Picnics, bbq and just because it's addicting and delicious this is one salad to please everyone that tastes it!

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Yield: 8

Author: Claudia Lamascolo