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Fresh Broccoli Berry Salad with Homemade Poppy Seed Dressing

A bright, crunchy salad featuring sweet fruit, crisp broccoli, and a creamy homemade poppy seed dressing, perfect as a side or a light main dish.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Main Course, Salad, Side
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Salad Ingredients
  • 1.5 pounds fresh broccoli, cut into bite-size pieces
  • 1 cup fresh blueberries
  • 1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion
  • 1/2 cup dried cranberries
  • 1/4 cup sunflower seeds
  • 2 large apples, thinly sliced
Dressing Ingredients
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice additional for apple slices
  • 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon poppy seeds

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Combine the broccoli, blueberries, red onion, dried cranberries, and sunflower seeds in a large mixing bowl.
  2. In a separate bowl, toss the sliced apples with the lemon juice to prevent browning, then add them to the salad mixture.
  3. Whisk together the yogurt, honey, lemon juice, apple cider vinegar, and poppy seeds until smooth.
  4. Pour the dressing over the salad and gently mix until everything is evenly coated.
  5. Serve right away or refrigerate until chilled. For best texture, enjoy within one day after dressing the salad.

Notes

Store dressed salad in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 24 hours. To optimize freshness, store salad components separately.