Cranberry, Broccoli and Toasted Almond Salad Recipe

by Registered Dietitian, Andrea Holwegner | Dec 4, 2016

Cranberry, Broccoli and Toasted Almond Salad Recipe

This quick and easy salad is a simple add on to a meal, and travels well for a potluck dish, or a holiday meal.

Ingredients:

• 4 cups bite sized broccoli pieces
• 1/4 cup thinly sliced onion (red is delicious)
• 1/2 cup of dried cranberries
• 1/2 cup chopped, toasted almonds (or sub pumpkin seeds)

For dressing:

• 1/2 cup plain yogurt
• 1/4 cup mayonaise
• juice of half a lemon (about 2 Tbsp)
• 2 tsp sugar
• 1 Tbsp chopped fresh dill (or 1 tsp dried)
• fresh ground pepper

Pour dressing over salad, and eat right away, or let marinate for a couple of hours in fridge. Makes 8 servings

 

Nutritional Information: (per serving)

• Calories – 150
• Protein – 3.5 g
• Carbohydrates – 12.6 g
• Fat – 10.3 g
• Fibre – .5 g