This Southwestern Broccoli Salad is satisfying and crunchy, filled with vegetables, and has a southwestern flair!  This is the perfect side dish to have alongside tacos!

Prep time: 15 minutes

Total time: 1 hour and 15 minutes. You will want this recipe to chill in the fridge for an hour before eating.

If you want a different broccoli salad, you should try this broccoli salad that has a spicy flavor instead of sweet.

Ingredients Needed

• 7 cups chopped broccoli florets
• 1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper
• 1/2 cup thawed frozen corn
• One avocado
• 1/4 cup red onion
• One chopped green onion
• 1/4 cup pepitas
• 1/4 cup kidney beans
• 1 cup chili lime Greek yogurt ranch

Chili lime Greek yogurt ranch

• 1/2 cup Greek yogurt or sour cream
• 1 tbsp lime juice
• 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
• 1/2 cup ranch dressing
• salt to taste

Recipe Note: You can omit the corn and the beans if you want this recipe to be low-carb.

Additional Optional Ingredients

* cheddar cheese, cilantro, black beans, poblano pepper. You can also add a protein such as egg or chicken to make this a meal.

Equipment

Large Bowl

smaller bowl for mixing dressing

Tongs for mixing

Instructions

1. Prepare Greek yogurt ranch by mixing all of the ingredients together in a bowl or a measuring cup. Whisk the ingredients together well and set aside.

2. Chop all the vegetables. And arrange them in a bowl with the pepitas. Pour the dressing on top of the broccoli salad and mix well.

3. Store in the fridge until you are ready to eat.  You will want this recipe to chill in the fridge for an hour before eating.

Health Benefits of Broccoli

Broccoli is low in calories, carbohydrates, sodium, and cholesterol.  It contains potassium, calcium, vitamin C, fiber, and protein.

I love how broccoli salad still has a crunch even after being stored in the fridge for days.  This dish is ideal for taco night or any southwestern-themed potluck, picnic, or barbeque.

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Southwestern Broccoli Salad

Ingredients

• 7 cups chopped broccoli florets
• 1/2 cup chopped bell pepper
• 1/2 cup thawed frozen corn
• 1 avocado
• 1/4 cup red onion
• 1 chopped green onion
• 1/4 cup pepitas
• 1/4 cup kidney beans
• 1 cup chili lime Greek yogurt ranch

chili lime Greek yogurt ranch

• 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
• 1 tbsp lime juice
• 1/2 tespoon chili powder
• 1/2 cup ranch dressing

Instructions

1. Prepare Greek yogurt ranch by mixing all of the ingredients together in a bowl or a measuring cup. Whisk the ingredients together well and set aside. 

2. Chop all the vegetables. And arrange them in a bowl with the pepitas. Pour the dressing on top of the broccoli salad and mix well.  

3. Store in the fridge until you are ready to eat.  

If you liked this Southwestern Broccoli Salad, you should also try:

Southwestern Slaw 

Southwestern Egg Roll in a Bowl 

12 Broccoli Salad Recipes

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