Easy and healthy roasted broccoli salad recipe makes a great dish for those times, when all you want is something healthy, fresh and light. Low carb, diabetic friendly and gluten free!

I’ve always wondered why salads are called healthy when most often they are dumped in mayonnaise or other sauces. Well, not this one at least.

This recipe has all the healthy things- broccoli, red peppers, onions, blueberries, dried fenugreek leaves, flaxseeds and Greek Yogurt and still tastes exceptional! Although, if you’re not following any particular diet feel free to replace greek yoghurt with mayo or add raisins or bacon to give it a level up.

Nutirional benefits of the easy and healthy roasted broccoli salad recipe

If you’ve been to my blog before you would know how much I have raved about broccoli. But to sum it all broccoli is a great source of fibre and protein. It contains iron, potassium, calcium, selenium and magnesium as well as the vitamins A, C, E, K. It also has a good array of B vitamins including folic acid.

Bell peppers are very high in vitamin C, with a single one providing up to 169% of the RDI. They also include vitamin K1, vitamin E, vitamin A, folate, and potassium.

Onions are a rich source of nutrients like vitamin C, B vitamins and potassium, anthocyanins, prebiotics, flavonoids and thiosulfinates. All good for the heart and digestive process.

Blueberries give you antioxidants and phytoflavinoids, and are also high in potassium and vitamin C.

Fenugreek leaves are a good source of folic acid, thiamin, vitamins A, B6, K and C, riboflavin. They also contain niacin, potassium, iron, phosphorous, and calcium among others.

Flaxseeds are a great source of omega-3 fats, lignin’s and fibre.

Greek yoghurt has many benefits from it’s nutrients that include calcium, protein, probiotics, iodine and vitamin B-12.

All in all this salad in itself is a mix of all the lovely nutrients. They not only detox your body, but boost your immunity and serve each of your organs. Trust this to help you keep functioning in your best levels!

Easy and healthy roasted broccoli salad recipe

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 10

Total Time 20

Course Salad

Cuisine Fusion

Servings 2 people

Calories 236 kcal

Ingredients

3 cups broccoli florets
4 cloves garlic fresh
1/2 cup bell peppers any colour
1/2 cup cucumber slices chopped
1/2 cup onions chopped
3/4 cup blueberries fresh
2 tsp dried fenugreek leaves
2 tsp flaxseeds
3-4 tbsps greek yoghurt
1 tsp pepper powder
1 tsp chaat powder optional
1 tbsp olive oil extra virgin

Instructions

Heat a pan with 1 tbsp olive oil and add the broccoli florets and garlic together.
Cover it with a lid and cook for 5 minutes in medium flame. Toss and turn in between so it doesn't start sticking to the bottom but. Once it is half cooked allow it to roast till starts turning light brown.
Once cooked keep aside to cool.
Now wash and chop the rest of the ingredients
Take a bowl and add the chopped cucumber, bell pepper, onions and fresh blueberries.
Add the roasted broccoli and garlic to the bowl. Give it a nice mix.
Next add the dried fenugreek leaves and flaxseeds. Mix well.
Now add the greek yoghurt and mix well.
Finally sprinkle the pepper powder and chaat powder and mix again.
Serve as it is or with pappad or with main course.

Notes

Use broccoli stems as well because they are equally nutritious. Just peel the rough outer layer.
You can sprinkle a little water while cooking broccoli and garlic to avoid sticking in the bottom.
I used ground flaxseed powder because I had a freshly ground batch, but you can use whole flaxseeds too.
You can add nuts and raisins to this salad to make it more nutritious and tasty.
You can add chicken or bacon slices to make the salad more interesting.

Keyword diabetic friendly snacks, gluten free recipes, salad recipes

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