Greek Broccoli Salad
This broccoli salad recipe is light, healthy and packed with delicious Greek flavors! It's a great make-ahead side dish or potluck salad. Easy to make, too!
Updated by Kathryne Taylor on April 12, 2025
Given its Mediterranean flavors, this broccoli salad recipe is a fun alternative to more traditional broccoli salad. Broccoli, shallot, olive oil and almonds combine with a few of my favorite Greek flavors to create a simple and utterly delicious side salad.
Sun-dried tomatoes play a leading role. Almonds add some crunch and complement the flavor of broccoli. Feta or kalamata olives lend a bold, salty punch, but they overpower the other flavors once combined, so choose one.
This salad is a vibrant, healthy side dish that doesn’t sacrifice flavor. It also packs well for outdoor potlucks and picnics!
I’ve never put much stock in detox diets or cleansing juice fasts, but I found myself googling “detoxifying foods” the other day. I patted myself on the back when I saw the list: greens, alliums (onions and garlic), citrus, olive oil, cruciferous vegetables (hey broccoli), beets, whole grains, etc.
It was like skimming a list of all my favorite ingredients. Whole foods really are the best medicine. For what it’s worth, this broccoli salad recipe contains quite a few of those detoxifying ingredients.
More Salads with Greek Flavors
If you enjoy this bold salad, don’t miss these recipes:
- Cauliflower Salad, which is based on this one
- Chopped Greek Salad
- Cucumber Tomato Salad with Greek Dressing
- Mediterranean Bean Salad
- Watermelon Salad with Feta and Mint
Please let me know how your broccoli salad turns out in the comments! I love hearing from you.
Greek Broccoli Salad
This healthy broccoli salad recipe is packed with my favorite Greek flavors, including sun-dried tomatoes, feta or olives, garlic and lemon. It’s really easy to prepare and holds up well in the refrigerator, so it’s a great make-ahead side dish or potluck dish. Recipe yields about 4 side servings, so multiply if you’re feeding a crowd.
Ingredients
Broccoli salad
- 1 large bunch of broccoli (about 1 ¼ pounds), florets removed and sliced into small, bite-sized pieces
- ⅓ cup roughly chopped sun-dried tomatoes*
- ¼ cup chopped shallot or red onion
- ¼ cup crumbled feta cheese or thinly sliced kalamata olives
- ¼ cup sliced almonds
Dressing
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup or agave nectar
- 1 clove garlic, pressed or minced
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon Dijon mustard
- ¼ teaspoon salt, more to taste
- Pinch red pepper flakes
Instructions
- In a medium-sized serving bowl, toss together the broccoli, sun-dried tomatoes, shallot or red onion, feta or olives and almonds.
- In a small bowl, whisk together all of the dressing ingredients until emulsified. Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss well.
- For best flavor, let the salad rest for 30 minutes before serving so the broccoli has a chance to marinate in the bold, lemony dressing. (It’s great right away, too, though!)
Notes
*Sun-dried tomatoes note: I’m partial to Trader Joe’s sun-dried tomatoes that come in a bag because they aren’t oily but they’re soft enough to eat right out of the bag. You could also use oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, rinsed and patted dry. If you’re using tough, dried tomatoes, you’ll need to soak them in boiling water until they’re pliable, then pat them dry and chop them up.
Make it vegan: Use olives instead of feta and maple syrup or agave instead of honey.
Make it nut-free: Omit the almonds entirely or replace them with raw or roasted, shelled sunflower seeds.
Nutrition
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I see that Cookie is a little broccoli stem bandit! I need these detoxifying foods too! After a cold, I ate mainly junk and toast, sooo broccoli salad will be just the ticket!
She is! I let her keep it. Hope you are all better now, Abby!
Those pictures of your dog? I DIE! They are SO funny!
And this salad? My taste buds fell off my face. I ADORE broccoli salad…and Greek salad, so together is such a winner! Pinned :)
this salad looks amazing. i have never thought of those ingredients with broccoli! love cookie with the stem… adorable. xo
I am always looking for ways to get my broccoli fill! This looks like the perfect salad!
I love the picture of Cookie eating the broccoli stalk. I’m going to have to let my two dogs that “snack” out! :)
Haha, let me know if they like it!
This looks delicious! Could you do a recap post on your favorite eats/activities/etc. in Austin? My husband and I are headed there in a few weeks and I’d love some recommendations!
That is a great request! I’ll try, but if I don’t get to it in time, please email me for recommendations!
this looks delicious! do you think it would be good with brocolli slaw instead of florets? maybe for topping a salad?
Yes, definitely!
I’ve just been following your blog for about a week now and love every post! I’m definitely going to be making this salad soon!
Thanks, Ellen! Hope you love it!
Mmmmm this would be a yummy side, definitely one to try!
I so agree with you, Kate. Whole foods are the best medicine! Our liver is our detoxifying organ, and then it’s up to us what we put in our bodies. The liver will take care of the rest. That’s a funny picture of Cookie munching on broccoli- even the dog knows what’s good! Thank you for this recipe. Will make it for my Thursday dinner guests. We use TJ sun-dried tomatoes for the same reasons, too.
Yep, I’ve been trying to get my liver back into fighting shape. Hope you all love the salad!
Love this :) I usually eat broccoli with almonds, chicken breast and a bit of feta. I personally wouldn’t combine broccoli with onion because it produces too much gas and I get terribly bloating :(
This sounds delicious! I love the pic of Cookie and the broccoli stem too! Made my day : )
Ha, thanks Jill! :D
Haha I LOVE that picture of Cookie and the broccoli stalk – she must be the healthiest dog on the planet!
What a great way to dress-up broccoli! Such a nice option for bringing to picnics and potlucks. (if picnic season would ever get here!!)
Oh, Cookie!! She is too cute! Did she eat that stalk? Love the sound of this recipe – definitely a keeper. Hubby should love it, too, with his favorite broccoli and sun dried tomatoes – yum!
She ate over half of that stalk before she got bored! She really will eat just about everything. Hope you both love the broccoli salad, Susan!
Having just returned from eating my way across Paris, I know all about the doughy pudge that inevitably sprouts at the mid-section post vacation. I am eschewing all carbs and wine (sniff!) and sticking with lean meats and whole foods for the time being. This salad has moved to the top of my list!
No carbs?! I don’t know how you do it. I’m just back to whole grains. Jealous of your Paris trip!
What a perfect way to use the giant head of broccoli that’s been hanging in my fridge for the last week. Thanks!!
Label anything with Greek before it and I know I will love it! Plus broccoli salad is a food this Southern gal grew up on :) And I love all of the detox foods too!
Me too! Can’t get enough feta or sun-dried tomatoes, ever. Thanks as always for organizing #eatseasonal, Becky!
What a timely recipe, this matches my mood. I am so ready for green outside and not just on my plate! But I guess this will do nicely while I impatiently wait. My broccoli lovers (kids, not dogs haha) are gonna like this.
Love the salad and enjoy the pictures of Cookie
Thank you, Bev! :)
I love the med spin on what I usually see as an Asian salad. I mean, who doesn’t love feta, olives and sun dried tomatoes. My pups are all big raw veg lovers too, although zucchini was always Chewy’s favorite.
I lobe broccoli salad but that Greek twist is putting this over the top! If I can get to town to get some the ingredients I’ll be making this for a dinner party on Friday night. It was so fun to hear your speak at ChoppedCon last fall too. Keep up the great work lady!
Thank you, Melissa! Hope you get a chance to make this one! :)
I love that photo of Cookie with the broccoli stalk! What a cute little thief :)
Broccoli is my favourite vegetable, and while I’m happy eating it raw, or just steamed, this salad is a much more tempting proposition! I don’t think it will be serving four in our house though! Just two lunch servings for one hungry (in need of some post-summer waistline care) lady :)
Cookie is so ornery! I think you’ll love this salad!
I’m a huuuge fan of broccoli so I know I’ll loove this :)
Oh man, do I ever feel you on the need for more vegetables. Yes, please! I love all the sweet and intense flavors in this salad — such a great contrast with broccoli.
Aww Cookie is the cutest! Also, I love the sunniness in your photos, makes it feel all spring-y and I love it! Thank you for an awesome fresh salad, looks like a keeper!
Thanks, Beth! I’m having so much fun with the spring light streaming through my windows.
I love your site. You can make vegetables look amazingly delish even to us meat eaters. Thanks for inspiring us to eat our veg!
Thank you, Karen! I’m always trying to make vegetables look good. :)
Sorry if this sounds dumb… But is the broccoli raw?
Yes, it is raw!
Oh my gosh, that photograph of Cookie and the broccoli stalk…! Ah! So cute. Loki is also proving himself to be a little thief, he stole a mushroom that I dropped the other day and very much enjoyed munching little bits off it for half an hour. As for this broccoli salad? So gorgeous. I love cruciferous vegetables also and always feel much better after eating a nice big bowl full. My sister in law makes what I thought was the best broccoli salad with cranberries and almonds, but.. you know what? This one might top it. Can’t wait to give it a try (and to give Loki the broccoli stalk to run away with, haha!) xxx
I would do the detox thing if it didn’t mean drinking all of my food! I love the idea of taking the recommended ingredients and turning them into real, chewable food. LIke this salad! All my favorite flavors in one bowl!
I’m SO with you on that, Joanne! I was reading about juice cleanses the other day (not that I would ever try one…) and a lot of resources said that fat and fiber are necessary for detoxification. Broccoli salad for the win!
Ah, this looks perfect!
Wow! This was so delicious and easy to make! I don’t think I have ever eaten so much raw broccoli in one sitting!
I’ve recently switched to a ‘almost’ completely plant based diet (per my oncologist!) and I will be adding this to my weekly rotation! Thanks for sharing!
Heidi
Thank you, Heidi! Glad to hear that you loved it. Broccoli is so good for you!
This salad is delicious and I will be making it again and again. My dogs also loved the broccoli stalks as well.
Thank you, Ginger! So glad you enjoyed it.
Can’t say I’ve ever had cravings for broccoli before, but this salad did it! Tried it this weekend, but it disappeared so quickly, I’ve allready had to make a second batch. Have eaten it both as a stand alone salad, and as a side dish paired with rice and stew. Loved it!
Thank you, Emma! Delighted to hear that you’re enjoying the salad so much.
Excited to try this salad tonight! Where is your rug from, by the way? I love it!
Hey Rebecca! Hope you enjoyed the salad. My dad bought that rug on eBay and I got it when he got tired of it. Sorry, that’s probably not the answer you were hoping for!
Absolutely adorable! My dog loves to chew on the broccoli stalks too! Love this recipe! Another on the must try list :)
It cracks me up to watch her go to town on those broccoli stalks! Hope you enjoy this salad, Carla.
So sweet :) I’ll definitely try this because I love broccoli. As soon as I find my camera charger I would love to take a picture :)
Ok, how cute is Cookie? And how gorgeous is this salad? I would happily detox with a big bowl of this any day.
I was just searching for your lemony lentil salad recipe that I’ve made before and I got diverted to this recipe because it looks so good. What if I combined the two recipes into one super salad? The dressing is very similar … Lentils and broccoli?
I think that would work well! Please let me know if you try. Great idea. I also have this one: https://sooka.info/2013/roasted-broccoli-arugula-and-lentil-salad/%3C/a%3E%3C/p%3E
Great recipe!…the only changes: 1). out of lemons and used limes instead, 2). Made as an entree by adding tortillini. Will definitely be making again
Thank you, Angela! Happy to hear you enjoyed it! Adding tortellini is a fantastic idea.
My sister makes a salad like this for the holidays, it is always a big hit.
This was delicious and currently my favorite broccoli recipe! I used both olives AND crumbled feta.
Hooray! Thanks, Lauren!
I love this salad! The first time I made it, I will say the strong lemon scent of the dressing made me nervous, but it is delicious! I’ve made it 3 or 4 times since. It’s great to make for company: it looks fancy, but is quick to make and put together ahead of time.
Thank you, Stacy! Glad to hear it!
Hi Kate! Thanks for the great ideas and fantastic spice for the eyes with your photos! That Cookie is something else! I was thinking to make one big batch of this salad for two different events this Sat and Sun. How long could you leave it marinating before serving? Should I keep the second batch of dressing separate until the day of? Can’t wait to try it! Happy holiday weekend!
Hi Stephanie! I’m sorry I didn’t answer your comment in time. In case anyone else has the same question, I think you could let it marinate for 12 hours in advance (so you could make it the night before) and I think your idea to keep the second batch of dressing separate is a good one!
Thanks, Kate. Hope you had a nice holiday weekend! I ended up making quadruple(!) the recipe, so it was a little hard to divide enough dressing for the second batch. Seems like making a bit extra of that delicious dressing wouldn’t be bad! I did keep it separate for the second batch and I see now that at least a few hours marinating really makes a difference. Was still delicious, but the flavor is of course richer and broccoli less raw once it has sat. Now I know I have a 12 hour window for next time…
Thank you, Stephanie! That’s a lot of broccoli salad! I’m so glad it turned out well. Thank you for sharing your results with us!
We’re making this for the 4th today! I just had to drag my husband to the computer to show him that another dog loves broccoli. Our dog is OBSESSED with broccoli – and everyone else thinks it’s the weirdest thing. Though she likes brussel sprouts even more because they taste like broccoli but can be batted around like a ball :)
I made this salad yesterday, too! Cookie tried to steal the broccoli stems from me. We have some healthy pups! :)
It’s oppressively hot today, and I had the “bag o broccoli” from Costco. Didn’t want the “mayo-ey” salads I was seeing and just made your delicious recipe.. THIS IS WONDERFUL!!! I only made one small change.. even though too hot to cook, I blanched the broccoli for 3 min, then chilled. Your seasoning for the dressing is perfect!!! Thank you.
Thank you, Tamara! So glad you found my recipe!
Great salad! I am trying to eat more vegetables and I mixed up a batch of this to take to work. I hope it hold up well for the second day.
Thanks, Kurt!
I opted to use feta, not olives and this salad turned out DELICIOUS! I brought it to a potluck and it was well-received, I’ll definitely make it again.
Thank you, Anna! Glad to hear it!
Thanks for a fresh & delicious recipe! I just made this for dinner wih a couple of minor adjustments – I steamed broccoli for a couple of minutes so I could use the stems & used a fresh tomato as that’s all I had & it was a success, love the dressings!I’ll make this again
Hi!- I’m here for the dog. How tiny is she? Or how giant was that broccoli?? Love her! Yes I have broccoli and I’m definitely making this! Thanks!
Hi Hila! She’s 18 pounds, about the size of a large house cat. :)
Hi Kate Love your blog! can’t wait to make the Greek broccoli salad. Thank you sharing!