Ingredients and Weight:
- 1 head broccoli, cut into florets (about 5 cups)
- 1 cup halved red grapes
- 1 cup chopped walnuts
- 1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped red onion
Preparation Time:
15 minutes
Cooking Time:
None
Difficulty Level:
1
Preparation Method Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine the broccoli, grapes, walnuts, blue cheese, and red onion.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, sour cream, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the broccoli mixture and stir to evenly coat.
- Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Nutritional Information:
- Calories: 180
- Fat: 12g (2g saturated)
- Cholesterol: 20mg
- Sodium: 150mg
- Carbohydrates: 15g (4g fiber, 9g sugar)
- Protein: 6g
Dish Characteristics:
- Crunchy and refreshing
- Balanced flavors of sweet, salty, and tangy
- Perfect for a summer side dish or lunch
User Comments:
- "This salad is so tasty and refreshing. The grapes add a nice sweetness to balance the sharpness of the broccoli."
- "I love the combination of flavors and textures in this salad. It's a great way to get your daily dose of veggies."
- "This salad is so easy to make and it's always a hit with my friends and family."
Special Precautions and Tips:
- If you don't have blue cheese, you can substitute feta or goat cheese.
- To save time, you can buy pre-cut broccoli florets.
- This salad can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.