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Health Care by Food
Creamy Broccoli Apple Salad
Serving Size | Calories | Protein | Saturated Fat | Sodium | Carbohydrate | Fiber | Added Sugars |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 cup | 140 | 5g | 1g | 25mg | 20g | 3g | 2g |
This delicious blend of fruits, veggies, and protein checks many different nutrition boxes: Greek yogurt is a great source of protein and probiotics, which may play a role in immune system support. Carrots are packed with beta-carotene, the form of vitamin A found in plants that can help promote eye health. Pecans are a great source of monounsaturated fat, which linked to heart-health.
Ingredients
4 cups broccoli florets
½ cup carrots, shredded
½ red onion, sliced thin
2 apples, diced
½ cup pecans, chopped
½ cup dried cranberries
1 cup plain Greek yogurt
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon honey
Salt and pepper, to taste
Preparation
Wash hands thoroughly with soap and water before you begin cooking. Thoroughly wash all fresh produce.
In a large bowl, combine broccoli, carrots, onion, apples, pecans and cranberries.
In a separate bowl, whisk together yogurt, lemon juice and honey.
Combine yogurt mixture with vegetable mixture and toss well. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
Chill until ready to serve.