• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
  • Skip to footer

Sweet Beginnings Blog

  • Home
  • About
  • Recipe Index
    • Appetizers/Dips
    • Beef
    • Beverages
    • Bready Things
    • Breakfast/Brunch
    • Fish & Other Seafood
      • Cod
      • Mahi Mahi
      • Salmon
      • Scallops
      • Shrimp
      • Tilapia
      • Tuna
    • Game Meat
      • Lamb
      • Venison
    • Pasta
    • Pizza
    • Pork
    • Poultry
      • Chicken
      • Turkey
    • Salad
    • Sammiches, Burgers, Wraps, etc.
    • Side Dishes
    • Soups, Stews, and Chili
    • Tacos, Taquitos, Tostadas, & Burritos
    • Vegetarian/Meatless
  • Sweet Treats
    • Brownies, Bars, & Fudge
      • Bars
      • Brownies
      • Fudge
    • Cake
    • Candy
    • Cheesecake
    • Cookies
    • Crisp
    • Cupcakes & Muffins
      • Cupcakes
      • Muffins
    • Dessert Pops
    • Donuts
    • Fruit Salad
    • Ice Cream
    • Pastries
    • Pie
    • Popcorn
    • Snack Mix
    • Sweet Bread
    • Tarts
    • Truffles
  • Privacy Policy

Strawberry Broccoli Salad

May 20, 2019 by Jaida 13 Comments

Jump to Recipe Print Recipe

This is not your average broccoli salad. The flavors and textures of this strawberry broccoli salad make it the perfect side dish for all your summer gatherings. Picnics, barbecues, birthday parties at the park – whatever the occasion, you want this to be a part of it!

broccoli salad

I have been making this broccoli salad for spring and summer events for the past several years, and it’s always been a big hit, and an often requested dish.

When I teamed up with some of my friends to bring you all a week of bbq recipes, I decided to give this new variation a try. And let me just tell you – it holds its own against the more traditional version. I mean, what better addition than strawberries?!? And avocado. Because avocado makes just about everything better.

broccoli salad

So, what makes this broccoli salad so special? It’s the strawberries, avocado, pumpkin seeds and creamy feta, no question. But, we can’t forget about the creamy poppy seed dressing….because that really makes it special.

It’s great for a backyard barbecue, and I even made it to take to Easter lunch with J’s family. It’s versatile, it’s healthy, it’s delicious, and it holds up well and doesn’t have to be kept ice cold. What more could you ask for in a summer side dish??

broccoli salad

Make sure you get the recipe for this strawberry broccoli salad below and alos check out all the other great BBQ Week recipes!

More great BBQ Week Recipes!

BBQ Beef Spring Rolls by Cindy’s Recipes and Writings
BBQ Brisket Burger by The Spiffy Cookie
Best Creamy Pasta Salad by Daily Dish Recipes
Ceviche Shrimp Cups by The Freshman Cook
Corn Fritters by Back To My Southern Roots
Cuban Sandwich Burger by Cheese Curd In Paradise
Grilled Brussels Sprouts by Jolene’s Recipe Journal
Grilled Mac and Cheese Burgers by Our Good Life
Grilled Pineapple Mai Tai by A Kitchen Hoor’s Adventures
Grilled Sweet Potatoes by Culinary Adventures with Camilla
Grilled Porterhouse Steaks with Garlic Herb Compound Butter by Hezzi-D’s Books and Cooks
Grilled Veggie Pasta by A Day in the Life on the Farm
Instant Pot Baked Beans by Kate’s Recipe Box
Orzo Pasta Salad with Feta and Tequila Dressing by Food Above Gold
Sosaties (South African Lamb and Apricot Kebabs) by Caroline’s Cooking
St. Louis BBQ Pork Steaks by Palatable Pastime
Easy Strawberry Basil Margarita by The Beard and The Baker
Strawberry Broccoli Salad by Sweet Beginnings
Tropical Cheesecake Bars by Family Around the Table
Warm Roasted Carrot & Pea Chipotle Salad by Faith, Hope, Love, & Luck Survive Despite a Whiskered Accomplice

broccoli salad

Strawberry Broccoli Salad

This is not your average broccoli salad. The flavors and textures of this strawberry broccoli salad make it the perfect side dish for all your summer gatherings. Picnics, barbecues, birthday parties at the park – whatever the occasion, you want this to be a part of it!
5 from 3 votes
Print Pin Rate
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Broccoli Salad
Keyword: Broccoli Salad, Strawberry
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Servings: 6 – 8 servings
Author: Jaida

Ingredients

Strawberry Broccoli Salad

  • 5 cups chopped broccoli florets
  • 1 1/2 cups chopped strawberries (about 1 lb)
  • 1 sweet apple, (like Fuji), cored and chopped
  • 3/4 cup dried cranberries
  • 1/2 cup pumpkin seeds
  • 1/3 cup crumbled feta
  • 1 large avocado, peel and pit removed, chopped

Creamy Poppy Seed Dressing

  • 1/2 cup vanilla Greek yogurt
  • 1/2 cup mayo or Miracle Whip
  • 1 Tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 Tbsp red wine vinegar
  • 1-2 Tbsp sugar
  • 1 Tbsp poppy seeds
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/8 tsp pepper

Instructions

  • In a large bowl, combine all of the salad ingredients thru the feta.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk together the poppy seed dressing ingredients. Pour over salad and toss to combine. Gently stir in the avocados and refrigerate until ready to serve, at least 30 minutes, but overnight if possible. The longer you can let it sit, the better the flavors will set in.
Tried this recipe?Mention @sweetbeginblog or tag #sweetbeginblog!

Source: Carlsbad Cravings

broccoli salad

Filed Under: Salad, Side Dish, Vegetarian Tagged With: broccoli salad, Side Dish, Strawberries

Previous Post: « Sugar Cookie Bars with Peach Frosting
Next Post: Brazilian Steak Kabobs »

Reader Interactions

Comments

  1. Ellen

    May 20, 2019 at 6:34 am

    I love your strawberry twist to this classic BBQ salad dish. The crunch from the seeds and apples make it even better.

    Reply
    • Jaida

      May 20, 2019 at 2:45 pm

      Thank you, Ellen!

      Reply
  2. Hannah Lewis

    May 20, 2019 at 5:31 pm

    Oh my goodness gracious, this looks AMAZING.

    Reply
  3. Cindy

    May 20, 2019 at 5:59 pm

    A refreshing salad to cool down the BBQ!

    Reply
  4. Teri@The Freshman Cook

    May 20, 2019 at 6:02 pm

    I agree with you. Avocado makes everything better! This is one gorgeous salad! I love all the ingredients!

    Reply
  5. Wendy Klik

    May 20, 2019 at 6:17 pm

    What an absolutely amazing salad. This is definitely going on my menu one day soon.

    Reply
  6. Hezzi-D

    May 20, 2019 at 7:53 pm

    I make broccoli salad a lot but never with strawberries, yum!

    Reply
  7. Kate

    May 20, 2019 at 8:27 pm

    Strawberries are such a great addition! We’re just getting into strawberry season here – I think this is in my future!

    Reply
  8. Colleen - Faith, Hope, Love, & Luck

    May 20, 2019 at 9:51 pm

    I’m honestly having a hard time imagining this one…which means I’m going to have to make it to satisfy my curiosity!!!

    Reply
  9. Jolene

    May 21, 2019 at 5:03 am

    The dressing sound amazing, and I love that you used pumpkin seeds!

    Reply
  10. Terri Steffes

    May 21, 2019 at 9:21 am

    5 stars
    That is just so pretty! I love both, so I am going to have to make this!

    Reply
  11. Christie

    May 24, 2019 at 5:33 pm

    5 stars
    Strawberries and broccoli? It’s not a pair I would have thought to put together. But now I think about it, it sounds scrumptious. Especially with the cranberries and crunch from the seeds.

    Reply
  12. Cheese Curd In Paradise

    May 24, 2019 at 8:45 pm

    5 stars
    The feta, apple, avocado, and broccoli combo sounds so good! The is a great salad with lots of ingredients, but still nice and light for a hot summer day. Adding this to my list!

    Reply

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Recipe Rating




Primary Sidebar

Welcome!

As a busy wife and mom who also works a full time job, I try to have dinner done in 30 minutes or less so I can spend more of my evenings with my hubby and baby girl, so what you will find here are recipes that are mostly-healthy, quick and easy. Of course I have desserts, less healthy and more time-intensive meals as well (everything in moderation!), but all-in-all, you can count on weeknight friendly options, all made with love and dished up with a side of life, love, and family! Read More…

Let’s Be Social!

Search this website

Never miss a post from Sweet Beginnings

Categories

Archives

Top Posts & Pages

Venison Sausage Tortellini Skillet
Bloody Mary Wings
Smoked Gouda & Cheddar Mac N Cheese
Blackberry Lemon Sweet Rolls

Footer

© 2023 Sweet Beginnings · Tasteful Theme by Restored 316
182 shares