Salads

Creamy Broccoli and Cucumber Salad

September 14, 2015

Creamy Broccoli and Cucumber Salad – this creamy, crunchy salad is so full of flavor and a great addition to the lunchbox, a picnic or a barbeque for Labor Day weekend or anytime. Crunchy broccoli and cucumbers along with some red onions are tossed in a creamy dressing, garlic gives it a nice kick and honey adds a touch of sweetness; raisins and sunflower seeds provide additional sweetness and crunch. Altogether, this salad is so delicious and full of flavor. Even people who are not fans of bro

6 cups broccoli florets and chopped tender insides of broccoli stems (from about 3 broccoli crowns)
2 cups chopped cucumber (about 1-inch chunks)
½ cup diced red onion
½ cup raisins
½ cup sunflower seeds
1 cup mayonnaise (regular or light)
2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
1 tablespoon honey
1 teaspoon salt
additional salt and freshly ground pepper to taste

1.Add broccoli, cucumber, red onion, raisins and sunflower seeds to a large bowl. 2.In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, white wine vinegar, honey and 1 teaspoon salt to make a dressing. 3.Pour...
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Nutritions

Calories
85

Sodium
418mg
17% DV

Fat
0.5800000000000001g
0% DV

Protein
3g
6% DV

Carbs
20g
6% DV

Fiber
2g
9% DV

PER SERVING ^*

% DAILY VALUE^*

Fat

Saturated Fat 0.19000000000000003g 0%

Polysaturated Fat 0.26g 1%

Monosaturated Fat 0.13g 0%

Cholesterol 1mg 0%

Sodium 418mg 17%

Potassium 426mg 12%

Protein 3g 6%

% DAILY VALUE^*

Total Carbohydrate

Fiber 2g 9%

Sugar 4g 9%

Vitamin A 2171IU 43%

Vitamin B6 0.22999999999999998mg 11%

Vitamin C 69mg 115%

Calcium 50mg 5%

Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your Daily Values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Vegetarian