Description
This Healthy Broccoli Salad with Greek Yogurt Dressing is an absolute go-to! Broccoli is tossed with bell pepper, chickpeas, & crumbled feta in a tangy lemon Greek yogurt dressing. A quick & easy side dish for any weeknight dinner, backyard BBQ, potluck, or picnic this summer!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 medium small broccoli, cut into bite-sized florets (approx. 3 cups)
- 1 medium red bell pepper, deseeded and diced
- 1 14-ounce can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 4 ounces feta cheese, crumbled
- kosher salt and ground black pepper, to season
for the Greek yogurt dressing:
- 6 ounces plain Greek yogurt (approx. ¾ cup)
- 1 juicy lemon, zested and juiced (approx. 3 tablespoons)
- 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped or grated
- ¼ cup finely chopped fresh dill or 2 tablespoons dried dill
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt and ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prep the Greek yogurt dressing: Combine all listed dressing ingredients in a small bowl or jar. Whisk or shake to combine. Taste and adjust seasoning as desired. Set aside, or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
- Assemble the broccoli salad: To a large bowl, add the broccoli florets, red bell pepper, chickpeas, and feta. Pour the Greek yogurt dressing over top. Taste and adjust seasoning as desired. Enjoy!
Notes
Jess’ Tips and Tricks:
- 10-Minute Meal Prep: Most of the active prep time involved in making this broccoli salad recipe comes from prepping the vegetables and Greek yogurt dressing. Either or both can be done in advance to help reduce the amount of hands-on prep needed at dinnertime. Here’s what you’ll do:
- Prep the Greek yogurt dressing according to Step 1 of Recipe Directions, above. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week. (5 minutes active prep)
- Prep the veggies: Chop 1 small head broccoli into bite-sized florets and dice 1 medium red bell pepper. Store in separate airtight containers in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. (5 minutes active prep)
Make-ahead and Storage:
- This hearty broccoli salad stores wonderfully – the flavors in the dressing get even bolder as it rests! Feel free to prep the salad in advance for a summer gathering or hang on to leftovers for easy meal prep. Store the assembled salad in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Enjoy cold.