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Blueberry Lemon Poppyseed Broccoli Salad

Blueberry Lemon Poppyseed Broccoli Salad for Summer Bliss

A vibrant and refreshing Blueberry Lemon Poppyseed Broccoli Salad that is healthy and perfect for summer BBQs.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Chill Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 6 cups
Course: Salads
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 2 cups Broccoli Fresh, chopped florets
  • 1 cup Fresh Blueberries Substitute with dried if unavailable
  • ½ cup Dried Blueberries Can be swapped with dried cranberries
  • ½ cup Cashews Roughly chopped, unsalted or roasted
  • 2 units Green Onions Chopped
  • 1 units Lemon Zest Adjust to taste
For the Dressing
  • ½ cup Mayonnaise Can substitute with Greek yogurt
  • ¼ cup Sour Cream Replace with dairy-free alternative if desired
  • 2 tablespoons Sugar Adjust to desired sweetness
  • 1 tablespoon Poppy Seeds Essential for flavor
  • 1 units Lemon Juice Freshly squeezed

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • spatula

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. In a small bowl, whisk together ½ cup mayonnaise, ¼ cup sour cream, 2 tablespoons sugar, 1 tablespoon poppy seeds, and the juice of one lemon until smooth and well combined.
  2. Wash 2 cups of fresh broccoli thoroughly under cold water. Trim the stems and chop the florets into bite-size pieces.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, combine the chopped broccoli, 1 cup of fresh blueberries, ½ cup of dried blueberries, ½ cup of roughly chopped cashews, and 2 chopped green onions.
  4. Drizzle the prepared lemon poppyseed dressing over the salad ingredients and toss gently.
  5. Refrigerate the salad for at least 15 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 4gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 180mgPotassium: 250mgFiber: 3gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 50mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Best enjoyed fresh. Can be prepared a few hours ahead but keep the dressing separate until serving.

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