Creamy Broccoli Bliss Bowl

Name: Creamy Broccoli Bliss Bowl
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 20 min
Ingredients: 1 medium head broccoli, chopped into florets (3 to 4 cups, or 255 to 340 g); ¼ medium red cabbage, shredded; 2 medium carrots, shredded; ½ medium red onion, thinly sliced; 1 can (15 ounces, or 425 g) chickpeas (garbanzo beans), drained, rinsed, and patted dry; 1 can (15 ounces, or 425 g) chickpeas (garbanzo beans), drained, rinsed, and patted dry; ½ cup (80 g) dried tart cherries; ¼ cup (35 g) toasted sunflower seeds; 2 or 3 slices bacon, cooked and chopped into bits; ⅓ cup (80 g) plain Greek yogurt (whole milk or 2% reduced fat); ⅓ cup (80 g) plain Greek yogurt (whole milk or 2% reduced fat); ⅓ cup (80 g) plain Greek yogurt (whole milk or 2% reduced fat); 2 tablespoons (30 ml) extra-virgin olive oil; 2 tablespoons (30 ml) apple cider vinegar, or more to taste; 1 tablespoon (20 g) pure honey; 1 tablespoon (11 g) Dijon mustard; Salt and pepper, to taste; Salt and pepper, to taste

Preparation info

yield:
4
servings

Difficulty
Easy
Ready in
20 min

Appears in

The Build Your Bowl Salad Cookbook

By Nina Cherie Franklin

Published 2025

About

Rich in fiber, antioxidants, and healthy fats, this quick and easy bowl outshines store-bought broccoli salads in both taste and nutrition. Enjoy as a side dish or on a sandwich or make it a full meal by adding more protein.

Ingredients

For the Bowl

1 medium head broccoli, chopped into florets (3 to 4 cups, or 255 to 340 g</

Side dish
Gluten-free

Method

Blanch the Broccoli

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Fill a large mixing bowl halfway with ice and add cold water, leaving 2 to 3 inches (5 to 8 cm) of space at the top. Add the broccoli florets to the boiling water and blanch for 2 to 3 minutes until they are bright green and tender-crisp. Immediately transfer the broccoli to the ice water to s