BROCCOLI SALAD RECIPE

This salad has been a family favorite for years. Although the combination of ingredients may seem strange, this dish is absolutely delicious! This salad is great to bring to a party, but is best made the night before. Letting the salad sit overnight in the refrigerator is key to the melding of the flavors.

5 SmartPoints 

Ingredients

4 cups small broccoli florets (about 1 1/2 pounds)
1 1/2 cups seedless green grapes, halved
1 cup chopped celery
1 cup raisins
1/4 cup salted sunflower seed kernels
1/3 cup light mayonnaise
1/4 cup plain fat-free yogurt
3 tablespoons sugar
1 tablespoon white vinegar

 

Preparation

Combine the first 5 ingredients in a large bowl.
Combine mayonnaise and remaining ingredients, stirring with a whisk.
Pour dressing over broccoli mixture, and toss well. Chill for 1 hour.

Yield: 8 servings (serving size: about 1 cup)

NUTRITION PER SERVING

Calories 175
Caloriesfromfat 29 %
Fat 5.7 g
Satfat 0.8 g
Monofat 1.4 g
Polyfat 3 g
Protein 3.4 g
Carbohydrate 31 g
Fiber 3.5 g
Cholesterol 4 mg
Iron 1.2 mg
Sodium 148 mg
Calcium 55 mg