Here’s a Weight Watchers Broccoli Salad recipe that’s light, crunchy, and packed with flavor, without all the calories and fat found in traditional versions.
🥦 Weight Watchers Broccoli Salad
Servings: 6
WW Points (per serving): ~2–4 (varies slightly by plan and ingredients)
Ingredients:
4 cups fresh broccoli florets (bite-sized)
1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
1/4 cup shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese
1/4 cup real bacon bits (or turkey bacon crumbles)
1/4 cup dried cranberries (reduced sugar if available)
1/4 cup sunflower seeds (optional, or use 2 tbsp for fewer points)
For the dressing:
1/2 cup plain nonfat Greek yogurt
2 tablespoons light mayonnaise
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
1 tablespoon honey (or sugar substitute like Stevia or monk fruit)
Salt & pepper, to taste
Instructions:
Make the dressing:
In a small bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt, light mayo, vinegar, honey, salt, and pepper. Chill if making ahead.AdvertisementPrepare the salad:
In a large bowl, combine broccoli, red onion, cheddar, bacon bits, cranberries, and sunflower seeds.Toss together:
Pour dressing over the salad and toss well to coat. Let it sit for at least 30 minutes in the fridge before serving (better if chilled for 2+ hours).
✅ Tips:
You can blanch the broccoli for 30 seconds in boiling water if you prefer it slightly softer.
For even fewer points, reduce the cranberries or sunflower seeds.
Store in the fridge for up to 3 days — it gets even better as it sits!
Would you like a version without bacon or dairy, or with a different flavor profile?
Weight Watchers Broccoli Salad
Ingredients
- 4 cups fresh broccoli florets bite-sized
- 1/4 cup red onion finely chopped
- 1/4 cup shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup real bacon bits or turkey bacon crumbles
- 1/4 cup dried cranberries reduced sugar if available
- 1/4 cup sunflower seeds optional or use 2 tbsp for fewer points
- For the dressing:
- 1/2 cup plain nonfat Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons light mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey or sugar substitute like Stevia or monk fruit
- Salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
- Make the dressing:
- In a small bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt, light mayo, vinegar, honey, salt, and pepper. Chill if making ahead.
- Prepare the salad:
- In a large bowl, combine broccoli, red onion, cheddar, bacon bits, cranberries, and sunflower seeds.
- Toss together:
- Pour dressing over the salad and toss well to coat. Let it sit for at least 30 minutes in the fridge before serving (better if chilled for 2+ hours).
