Broccoli Corn Crunch

Here’s a fresh, flavorful, and textured recipe for Broccoli Corn Crunch — a perfect side dish or light lunch that combines crisp veggies, sweet corn, and a crunchy topping. 🥦🌽

🥗 Broccoli Corn Crunch Salad

Ingredients (4 servings)

For the salad:

• 2 cups fresh broccoli florets, chopped small

• 1 cup corn kernels (fresh, canned, or thawed from frozen)

• 1/2 cup red bell pepper, diced

• 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped

• 1/4 cup carrots, shredded (optional)

• 1/3 cup toasted sunflower seeds or chopped almonds

• 1/2 cup crunchy topping: crushed tortilla chips, crispy noodles, or store-bought fried onions

For the dressing:

• 3 tablespoons Greek yogurt or mayonnaise

• 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar or lemon juice

• 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup

• Salt & pepper to taste

Instructions

1. Prepare the veggies: Steam the broccoli for 1–2 minutes to slightly soften (optional), then rinse under cold water to keep it crisp and bright. If you like raw crunch, you can skip the steaming.

2. Mix the salad: In a large bowl, combine broccoli, corn, red bell pepper, red onion, carrots (if using), and seeds or nuts.

3. Make the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together yogurt/mayo, vinegar/lemon juice, sweetener, salt, and pepper.

4. Toss together: Pour the dressing over the salad and toss until everything is coated.

5. Add the crunch: Just before serving, sprinkle your crunchy topping of choice over the salad for texture.

✅ Tips & Variations

• Make it vegan: Use vegan mayo or a tahini-lemon dressing.

• Add protein: Mix in chickpeas, shredded chicken, or tofu.

• Like heat? Add a dash of sriracha or chili flakes to the dressing.