Colourful Broccoli Salad with Zesty Yoghurt Dressing

Careful preparation keeps the ingredients distinct, while the dressing brings them together without weighing them down. The dish is enveloped in a rich, creamy yoghurt dressing balanced by subtle citrus acidity and fresh herbs, making it an elegant accompaniment for a summer lunch or garden gathering.

Prep: 15 min
Servings: 5
Difficulty: Easy

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Instructions

Servings:5

1In a small bowl, mix the yoghurt, olive oil, vinegar, honey, salt and black pepper to create a uniform sauce.
2Add the broccoli salad mix, the Chinese oranges, the coriander, the optional cranberries, the sunflower seeds and a third of a cup of spring onions to a large bowl and mix until evenly combined.
3Pour the dressing over the salad mixture and mix well.
4For a creamier texture, cover and refrigerate for at least 1-2 hours before serving.
5Mix the salad again and garnish with the remaining spring onions before serving.
6Store leftovers in a sealed box in the fridge for up to 4 days.

Ingredients

180-240 ml yoghurt (or plant-based yoghurt)
30 ml olive oil
30 ml honey or agave syrup
15-30 ml lemon juice or apple cider vinegar
3/4 - 1 teaspoon salt
1/4 - 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/4 teaspoon ground mustard or 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
450 grams broccoli slaw
160 ml kumquat slices

Nutrition

Calories: 149
Protein: 2.4g
Carbs: 21.9g
Sugar: 14.1g

Chef tips

Refrigerate for a creamier texture. Optionally add cranberries or replace with coriander.

Culinary reasoning

Careful preparation keeps the ingredients distinct, while the dressing brings them together without weighing them down. The dish is enveloped in a rich, creamy yoghurt dressing balanced by subtle citrus acidity and fresh herbs, making it an elegant accompaniment for a summer lunch or garden gathering.

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Nutrition

Calories: 149
Protein: 2.4g
Carbs: 21.9g
Sugar: 14.1g

Chef tips

Refrigerate for a creamier texture. Optionally add cranberries or replace with coriander.