Fresh, crunchy, and naturally sweet, this Broccoli and Grape Salad is a simple and delicious dish that’s perfect for any meal or gathering. The combination of crisp broccoli florets and juicy grapes creates a delightful contrast of textures and flavours, while a yogurt dressing ties everything together for a refreshing, crowd-pleasing salad.
One of the best things about this salad is how easy it is to prepare ahead of time. Make it a day in advance to let the flavours meld, making your mealtime prep even easier. It’s perfect for busy weeknights, potlucks, or as a healthy addition to your lunchbox.
For a fun twist and an extra healthy snack, try freezing the seedless grapes. They make a delicious low-calorie treat that’s perfect for hot days or when you’re craving something sweet and refreshing.
This Broccoli and Grape Salad is a tasty way to enjoy fresh produce, whether served as a side, a light lunch, or a healthy snack. Give it a try and enjoy a salad that’s as tasty as it is easy to prepare!
Broccoli and Grape Salad#
Ingredients#
Dressing#
- 3/4 cup Greek yogurt, plain
- 2 Tbsp honey
- 2 Tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1/4 tsp salt
Salad#
- 1 1/2 cups green seedless grapes
- 1 1/2 cups red seedless grapes
- 4 cups broccoli florets, just slightly larger than the grapes
- 1/3 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1/3 cup toasted walnuts, chopped
- 1/3 cup real bacon bits, chopped (optional)
Instructions#
- In a jar or glass container with lid, shake together the yogurt, honey, vinegar and salt to make the dressing. Set aside in fridge until ready to use. Can be made a day in advance.
- In a large bowl, combine the grapes, broccoli and red onion. Note: Three cups of any variety of seedless grapes can be used in this recipe.
- Pour dressing over salad and toss well to coat. Sprinkle with toasted walnuts and bacon bits, if using. Refrigerate until serving.
Grapes in Canada: Growing, Protection, and Wine Production
Grapes of all colours are low in calories and the perfect sweet snack to grab on the go. Farmers grow twice as many grapes as they would without pesticides, which makes a big difference to the cost of this snack at the grocery store and to your favourite bottle of wine.
In the 1980s and 1990s, Canada’s wine makers switched from native Canadian grape varieties to wine-quality European grapes. Sales of Canadian wines both at home and abroad rose quickly and today Canadian wines are a multi-billion dollar industry.
Canada’s main wine regions are: British Columbia, Ontario, Quebec and Nova Scotia. There are more than 670 grape wineries in Canada and people enjoy the wine they produce – Canadians consume over a billion glasses of Canadian wine each year.
Grapes need protection from the many pests that are known to attack this valuable crop. One pest that can affect grapes is downy mildew, a common fungus that strikes during cool, wet conditions. It can cause leaves to fall off and stunt growth of grapes, but farmers can control the disease by using a fungicide.
Pesticides are an important tool farmers rely on to protect their crops from pest pressures to ensure they can harvest the fruit at the end of the season, which in turn means we can raise a glass of wine.
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