This easy broccoli salad recipe is creamy, tangy, sweet and delicious. Fresh vegetables and your choice of protein combined with a creamy dressing makes this a great side or main dish!
BROCCOLI AND EVERYTHING SALAD
Ingredients
3 cups chopped broccoli (fresh)
1 medium carrot, diced
2 stalks celery, thinly sliced
1/2 cup raisins
1/4 cup chopped onion
1 cup diced cooked protein (ham, chicken, turkey, or tofu)
1/4 cup low-fat mayonnaise
1/2 cup nonfat or low-fat plain yogurt
1 tablespoon sugar
1 teaspoon vinegar
Directions
■ Wash hands with soap and water. In a large bowl, mix together the broccoli, carrot, celery, raisins, onion and protein.
■ In a separate bowl, mix together mayonnaise, yogurt, sugar, and vinegar. Add mayonnaise mixture to the salad and mix well.
■ Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours.
Notes:
Try adding apples or jicama. You can use dried cranberries instead of raisins. This salad can be prepared the day before and stored in the refrigerator.
Thanks to Food Hero from Oregon State University for this recipe!
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