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!
[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]
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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:
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.
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.
Chop fresh broccoli, red onion, and grapes. When bacon is finished and slightly cooled, chop that too.
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
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.
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!
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.
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
- 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!
Broccoli Salad with Grapes
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.
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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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Kelly Anthony says
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.
Rebecca says
mine too! and try it, the tanginess it adds is so good!
Alison says
This salad is creamy and delicious! A great way to get the kids to eat their broccoli!
Rebecca says
totally!
Sara Welch says
What a light and flavorful salad! Was looking for something like this to make for lunch; can't wait to give this a try!
Rebecca says
fantastic! LMK how it turns out
Nicole Johnston says
I am just in Aww over this salad. It looks so delicious and I can't wait to try this!
Rebecca says
thanks so much! it's so delish & easy
Andrea says
This broccoli salad sounds delicious. I've never had it with grapes or almonds so I'm really excited to try this.
Rebecca says
yes try it, it's a game changer!