FRESH BROCCOLI SALAD WITH CRANBERRIES

Fresh Broccoli Salad with Cranberries image

This hearty side makes a nice change-of-pace salad. It's crunchy, creamy and simply delicious. You'd never guess it's light! -Dana Herbert, Goshen, Utah

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 9 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

6 cups fresh broccoli florets
1 can (8 ounces) sliced water chestnuts, drained
1/2 cup dried cranberries
1/4 cup chopped red onion
3/4 cup reduced-fat mayonnaise
3/4 cup fat-free plain yogurt
1-1/2 teaspoons sugar
1-1/2 teaspoons cider vinegar
1-1/2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup slivered almonds, toasted

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine the broccoli, water chestnuts, cranberries and onion. , In a small bowl, whisk the mayonnaise, yogurt, sugar, vinegar, mustard, salt and pepper. Pour over salad; toss to coat. Just before serving, sprinkle with almonds.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 144 calories, Fat 8g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 7mg cholesterol, Sodium 272mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges