Description
This healthy broccoli salad is crunchy, creamy, and flavorful, without any mayo! We swapped in cottage cheese for a high-protein dressing that’s tangy, slightly sweet, and incredibly satisfying. It’s the perfect make-ahead side for cookouts, picnics, or easy meal prep.
Ingredients
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For the Salad:
- 6 cups chopped broccoli florets (about 1 lb)
- 1/3 cup dried cranberries
- 1/3 cup sliced almonds
- 1 small shallot, diced
For the dressing:
- 1/2 cup cottage cheese (whole milk or 2%)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 1/2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
Instructions
- Bring 1 inch of water to a boil. Place broccoli in a steamer basket, cover, and steam for 1–2 minutes just until bright green and tender. Transfer to an ice bath, then drain well.
- In a blender or food processor, blend cottage cheese, olive oil, vinegar, honey, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- In a large bowl, combine broccoli, cranberries, almonds, and shallot. Pour dressing over and toss to coat.
- Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes. Stir before serving and enjoy!