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    Home » Recipe Index » Salads

    Broccoli Greek Yogurt Salad

    September 18, 2019 Updated March 13, 2023 By Rebecca Clyde MS, RDN, CD Appetizers, Entertaining, Fall Recipes, Salads, Side Dishes, Vegetables

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    Make this 15 minute broccoli Greek yogurt salad with broccoli, almonds, red grapes, bacon, and a creamy Greek yogurt dressing with mayo. Make it to go with summer chicken burgers or add chicken directly to it!

    broccoli salad with grapes in a bowl with extra ingredients on the table

    [This recipe was originally posted in September 2019. It has been updated with new cooking instructions, expert tips, FAQ, related recipes, and ways to repurpose/use up ingredients]

    Table of contents

    • How will this crunchy broccoli salad make your life easier?
    • What do I serve this fresh broccoli salad with?
    • What makes this salad so good?
    • How to make this crunchy broccoli salad with grapes
    • Expert tips
    • FAQ
    • What can I make using leftover ingredients?

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    How will this crunchy broccoli salad make your life easier?

    This broccoli Greek yogurt salad utilizes just a few ingredients for a tangy take on a traditional broccoli salad, it's got a slightly higher (thanks to the Greek yogurt) protein content, easy to chop (or buy) veggies to save you prep time, and BACON.

    Make this broccoli salad for a summer BBQ/party, prep extra for lunches for the week (it holds well in the fridge!), serve with lots of main dishes, or add chicken to make it a full meal.

    What do I serve this fresh broccoli salad with?

    • grilled chicken burgers
    • lamb steak
    • pan seared pork chops
    • And as always, a simple sauteed or grilled protein for a really simple dinner.

    This broccoli Greek yogurt salad is also a great dish to take to a BBQ, because again, who doesn't love a good broccoli salad? Or bring these dishes to your summer party:

    • easy strawberry salad
    • beet & arugula salad
    • shaved zucchini salad

    What makes this salad so good?

    • broccoli florets
    • red grapes
    • mayonnaise & creamy Greek yogurt
    • red onion
    • almonds
    • red wine vinegar
    • sugar & salt
    • bacon

    How to make this crunchy broccoli salad with grapes

    Start making your broccoli Greek yogurt salad by cooking the bacon.

    white salad dressing in a glass bowl with whisk

    Make your dressing in the large serving bowl that you'll serve it in. Start by adding plain Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, red wine vinegar, salt and pepper, then whisk until smooth.

    chopped broccoli, red onion, and grapes on a cutting board

    Chop fresh broccoli, red onion, and grapes. When bacon is finished and slightly cooled, chop that too.

    broccoli grape salad in a glass bowl

    Add all vegetables and bacon to mixing bowl, mix and then add in the chopped almonds. Save time here by using pre-sliced almonds.

    You can eat this broccoli Greek yogurt salad as a light dinner, bring it a potluck or BBQ as a side dish, or serve with grilled chicken. Pair with your favorite crusty bread if you'd like a grain with it.

    Make extra broccoli Greek yogurt salad if you'd like leftovers, store it in an airtight container in the fridge for a couple days.

    Expert tips

    • Save time by mixing the dressing for your salad in the bowl, then add all the salad ingredients except the almonds all together.
    • Chop the broccoli into small bite sized pieces to avoid a huge mouthful of broccoli in your broccoli Greek yogurt salad.
    • Cut bacon fat off before chopping bacon. No need to bite into 100% bacon fat without any of the delicious salty bacon (unless you love it, then keep it together)
    • Substitutions/Additions: Dried cranberries can be subbed for grapes, and sunflower seeds or other nuts can substitute the almonds.

    FAQ

    Do I cook the broccoli?

    The broccoli isn't cooked in most broccoli salads. When it's raw it remains crunchy and delicious, just like in this broccoli Greek yogurt salad. Plus the broccoli doesn't taste bitter with all the other ingredients in it.

    If you're not a raw broccoli fan blanch it quickly by cooking it for 1-1.5 minutes in boiling water THEN immediately transfer to ice water to stop the cooking process.

    Why use half mayo half yogurt in the dressing?

    The yogurt adds a great tang to this salad. While just using Greek yogurt in the broccoli Greek yogurt salad would be healthier, it's too tangy for my taste, so I combine it with sweeter, creamy mayo. Try it both ways and see which you like!

    Should I dress the salad for leftovers?

    If you're planning on eating it all in one sitting, YES. If you're planning on having leftovers, still yes. I ate leftovers a day+ later and it was still really good. The broccoli in this broccoli Greek yogurt salad doesn't soften up too much within a couple days so it'll be really good still.

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    What can I make using leftover ingredients?

    • Bacon: Easy No Mayo Potato Salad, Maple Bacon Chicken & Brussels Sprouts
    • Broccoli: Beef & Broccoli, Katie's Famous Chicken & Broccoli, Air Fryer Broccoli and Cauliflower.
    • Red Onion: Fish Tacos with White Sauce, or add to this Microwave Egg Bowl.
    • Grapes: Eat them raw, they're so good-especially on a hot day, or in this Chicken Salad Pita

    Did you make this broccoli Greek yogurt salad? Leave me a comment & rating to share how it turned out!

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    Broccoli Salad with Grapes

    Make this 15 minute broccoli Greek yogurt salad with broccoli, almonds, red grapes, bacon, and a creamy Greek yogurt dressing with mayo.
    Course Side Dish
    Cuisine American
    Prep Time 10 minutes minutes
    Cook Time 5 minutes minutes
    Total Time 15 minutes minutes
    Servings 1 person
    Author Rebecca Clyde MS, RDN

    Equipment

    • fry pan
    • tongs
    • cutting board
    • knife
    • medium mixing bowl
    • Measuring Spoons
    • Measuring Cups
    • whisk

    Ingredients

    • 1 slice bacon
    • ½ tablespoon mayonnaise
    • ½ tablespoon plain yogurt
    • 1 teaspoon red wine vinegar
    • ½ teaspoon sugar
    • ¼ teaspoon salt
    • 1 cup broccoli
    • ½ cup red grapes
    • 1 tablespoon minced red onion
    • ½ tablespoon almonds roughly chopped or sliced

    Instructions

    • Heat frypan over medium heat. Once hot, add slice of bacon, cook until both sides are to desired crispiness. About 5-7 minutes.
    • While bacon is cooking, make dressing in mixing bowl. Add ½ tablespoon each mayonnaise and yogurt, 1 teaspoon red wine vinegar, ½ teaspoon sugar, and ¼ teaspoon salt. Whisk together. Set aside
    • Chop broccoli, slice grapes, and mince onion if not pre chopped. Measure out 1 cup of chopped broccoli, ½ cup grapes (sliced in half), and 1 tablespoon minced onion. Save remaining ingredients for another recipe.
    • Place bacon on cutting board, blot out excess grease with a paper towel if desired, chop into bite sized pieces.
    • Add vegetables and bacon to mixing bowl, and mix together with tongs until dressing coats all vegetables. Add ½ tablespoon chopped almonds prior to serving.

    Video

    Broccoli Salad with Grapes

    Notes

    • When turning bacon, grab far edge with tongs, and turn away from you. Cover with a mesh fryer screen. Carefully pour grease into a (not plastic!) bowl, set aside to cook eggs, proteins, veggies (beet greens anyone?) later.
    • Save time by mixing the dressing together in the bowl, then add all the salad ingredients except the almonds all together.
    • Chop the broccoli into small bite sized pieces to avoid a huge mouthful of broccoli
    • Cut bacon fat off before chopping bacon. No need to bite into 100% bacon fat without any of the delicious salty bacon (unless you love it, then keep it together)

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    About Rebecca Clyde MS, RDN, CD

    Welcome! I’m Rebecca, a food loving dietitian. On Nourish Nutrition, you’ll find real, quick, and nourishing recipes for one that'll get you to want to cook for yourself, because you deserve it.

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    Comments

    1. Kelly Anthony says

      September 18, 2019 at 9:01 am

      5 stars
      Broccoli salad is one of my favorite things to take to a BBQ. I've never used yogurt before so I'm excited to try your take on broccoli salad.

      Reply
      • Rebecca says

        September 18, 2019 at 1:36 pm

        mine too! and try it, the tanginess it adds is so good!

        Reply
    2. Alison says

      September 18, 2019 at 10:34 am

      5 stars
      This salad is creamy and delicious! A great way to get the kids to eat their broccoli!

      Reply
      • Rebecca says

        September 18, 2019 at 1:35 pm

        totally!

        Reply
    3. Sara Welch says

      September 18, 2019 at 10:39 am

      5 stars
      What a light and flavorful salad! Was looking for something like this to make for lunch; can't wait to give this a try!

      Reply
      • Rebecca says

        September 18, 2019 at 1:35 pm

        fantastic! LMK how it turns out

        Reply
    4. Nicole Johnston says

      September 18, 2019 at 11:32 am

      5 stars
      I am just in Aww over this salad. It looks so delicious and I can't wait to try this!

      Reply
      • Rebecca says

        September 18, 2019 at 1:35 pm

        thanks so much! it's so delish & easy

        Reply
    5. Andrea says

      September 18, 2019 at 12:04 pm

      5 stars
      This broccoli salad sounds delicious. I've never had it with grapes or almonds so I'm really excited to try this.

      Reply
      • Rebecca says

        September 18, 2019 at 1:34 pm

        yes try it, it's a game changer!

        Reply

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