This is a great salad to pack for lunch at work, or to take to family gatherings. Broccoli, feta cheese, and other goodies are tossed with a homemade dressing made with low fat yogurt and mayonnaise, and seasoned with lemon juice and salt and pepper.
INGREDIENTS (for 6 servings):
- 3 cups broccoli florets
- 1/2 cup chopped red onion
- 1/4 cup sunflower seeds
- 1/2 cup chopped raisins
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/2 cup plain low-fat yogurt
- 1/4 cup light mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons white sugar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- salt and pepper to taste
PREPARATION:
In a measuring cup, mix together yogurt, mayonnaise, sugar, and lemon juice.
In a salad bowl, stir together broccoli, red onion, sunflower seeds, raisins, and crumbled feta cheese. Toss with yogurt dressing, and season with salt and pepper to taste. Cover, and refrigerate for 2 hours.