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A glass bowl filled with Sweet and Sour Broccoli Salad with fresh broccoli, red grapes, and slivered almonds.
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Healthy Broccoli Salad with Sweet and Sour Dressing

This Healthy Broccoli Salad with sweet and sour dressing is just what the title suggests. Sweet, sour, healthy, and utterly delicious!
Prep Time10 minutes
Total Time10 minutes
Course: healthy salad, healthy side dish, Vegetables - Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 136kcal
Author: Renee Goerger

Equipment

Ingredients

For the salad:

  • 4 cups fresh broccoli, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • ½ cup chopped scallions (green onions)
  • 2 cups red grapes, halved
  • 1 head red leaf lettuce torn into bite-sized pieces
  • ¼ cup slivered almonds toasted lightly in a dry skillet
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt (optional)
  • ½ teaspoon cracked black pepper (optional)

For the sweet and sour dressing:

  • ½ cup red wine vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce (reduced sodium is preferred)
  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
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Instructions

To make the salad:

  • Toast the almonds in a small skillet over medium until lightly golden (approximately 2 minutes). Set aside.
  • Place all the salad ingredients into a large bowl and toss to combine.

To make the sweet and sour dressing:

  • Whisk together all the dressing ingredients in a small bowl until combined.
  • Pour the dressing over the broccoli salad and toss well to combine.
  • Top the salad with the toasted almonds and serve immediately or chill for 1-2 hours, and serve cold.

Notes

Store the salad in the refrigerator (undressed and covered) overnight if making it ahead.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 136kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Sodium: 372mg | Potassium: 459mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 14g | Vitamin A: 4353IU | Vitamin C: 59mg | Calcium: 71mg | Iron: 2mg