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Creamy Mayo-Free Broccoli Salad

The Real Food Dietitians is the passion-driven product of Registered Dietitian Nutritionists Stacie Hassing and Jessica Beacom. They've combined their love of nutrition, health and real food with the concepts of ease and convenience to bring you recipes that are big on flavor but short on ingredients.

Creamy Mayo-Free Broccoli Salad

25 MIN PREP•25 MIN TOTAL

6 SERVINGS

No matter what you call it, this Creamy Broccoli Salad is a healthy remake of an old family favorite and one you’ll want to share again and again.

25 MIN PREP•25 MIN TOTAL

6 SERVINGS

Creamy Mayo-Free Broccoli Salad

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Ingredients

1 medium head broccoli, cut into bite-size florets (about 5 ½ cups)

Yellow Onions

¼ cup finely diced onions

raisins

⅓ cup organic raisins

sunflower seeds

¼ cup sunflower seeds, preferably dry roasted or salted

Mayonnaise

¾ cup yogurt

Apple Cider Vinegar

3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar

A head of garlic with a clove on the side.

½ teaspoon garlic powder

Coarse Sea Salt

½ teaspoon salt

pinch of black pepper

Directions

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Place broccoli florets, onions and raisins in a large bowl.

Whisk together yogurt, apple cider vinegar, garlic powder, salt and pepper. Taste and adjust seasonings.

Pour dressing over salad and toss well to coat.

Stir in bacon, cheddar cheese (optional) and sunflower seeds just before serving.

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