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Fresh Broccoli Salad Meal Prep

Fresh Broccoli Salad Meal Prep for Easy, Healthy Lunches

Fresh Broccoli Salad Meal Prep transforms humble ingredients into a delicious and nutritious dish perfect for easy lunches.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Resting Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 4 cups Broccoli florets Choose tight, dark green florets
  • 1 medium Red Onion Finely diced
  • 1 cup Cheddar Cheese Shredded, can be substituted with feta or dairy-free cheese
  • 4 slices Crispy Bacon Chopped, use turkey bacon for a lighter option
  • 1 medium Jalapeño Minced, seeds removed for less heat
  • 1/2 cup Sunflower Seeds Can substitute with almonds or pumpkin seeds
For the Dressing
  • 1/2 cup Mayonnaise Can be replaced with Greek yogurt
  • 1/4 cup Greek Yogurt Full-fat or low-fat as preferred
  • 2 tablespoons Apple Cider Vinegar Can substitute with lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon Mustard Milder if using yellow mustard instead
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Black Pepper

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • mixing bowl
  • spatula
  • Knife
  • Cutting Board

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Cook the bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crispy and golden brown, about 7–10 minutes. Remove from skillet and drain on paper towel.
  2. Wash and chop broccoli into bite-sized florets. Dice the red onion finely and chop jalapeño, removing seeds if less heat is preferred.
  3. In a large bowl, combine broccoli, red onion, jalapeño, and set aside.
  4. Add shredded cheddar cheese and sunflower seeds to the bowl, and gently toss together.
  5. In a separate bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper until smooth.
  6. Pour the dressing over the salad mixture and gently toss until evenly coated.
  7. Divide salad into meal prep containers, seal, and refrigerate for up to five days.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 9gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 10gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 60mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

Adjust dressing to taste and consider serving bacon separately to maintain its crunch.

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