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Fresh Broccoli Salad Meal Prep

Fresh Broccoli Salad Meal Prep for Vibrant Weekday Lunches

A vibrant Fresh Broccoli Salad Meal Prep that merges crunch with comfort, perfect for busy weekdays.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Total Time 23 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 4 cups broccoli florets use tight, dark green crowns
  • 1 medium red onion finely diced
  • 1/2 cup sunflower seeds or pumpkin seeds
  • 6 slices bacon cooked until crispy
  • 1 cup cheddar cheese shredded, sharp or mild
  • 1 medium jalapeño chopped or omitted
For the Dressing
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise or Greek yogurt
  • 1/2 cup Greek yogurt plain
  • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • to taste salt
  • to taste black pepper

Equipment

  • large skillet
  • mixing bowl
  • Small Bowl
  • spatula
  • knife
  • cutting board

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the bacon until crispy, about 6–8 minutes. Transfer to a plate lined with paper towels to drain excess fat.
  2. While the bacon cools, wash and cut the broccoli into bite-sized florets and dice the red onion finely.
  3. Add cooked bacon bits to a large bowl with the broccoli, red onion, and jalapeño. Sprinkle in the cheddar cheese and sunflower seeds, then toss gently to combine.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper until smooth.
  5. Pour two-thirds of the dressing over the salad and fold gently. Add remaining dressing as desired.
  6. Divide the salad into airtight containers and refrigerate. It can be stored for up to 5 days.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 12gFat: 28gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 18gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 420mgFiber: 4gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 60mgCalcium: 250mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

This salad is versatile and gets better as it sits. Perfect for meal prep!

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