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Best Broccoli Salad with Quinoa

Best broccoli salad with quinoa, almonds, dried cranberries, and bacon tossed with a lemon poppy seed dressing. 
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Salad

Ingredients
  

Broccoli Salad

  • 1 bunch fresh broccoli
  • 2 strips bacon cooked
  • 1/2 cup dried cranberries
  • 1/3 cup sliced almonds
  • 1/2 cup uncooked quinoa

Lemon Poppy Seed Dressing

  • 3/4 cup olive oil
  • 1/4 cup lemon juice, about 2 lemons
  • 1 tbsp poppy seeds
  • 1 tsp dijon mustard
  • 2 tbsp plain greek yogurt
  • 1/4 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/8 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tbsp honey

Instructions
 

Broccoli Salad

  • Cook quinoa according to package instructions and set aside
  • Wash broccoli. Cut into bite site florets and add to large bowl. Add dried cranberries, almonds, and bacon and toss together. Once quinoa is done cooking, mix in. 

Lemon Poppy Seed Dressing

  • Add all ingredients to a mason jar and shake well until blended. Add dressing to salad and refrigerate at least one hour prior to serving. 

Notes

I shredded about 1/4 of the broccoli mainly for aesthetic reasons and is not necessary.