{"id":46937,"date":"2024-07-26T03:42:00","date_gmt":"2024-07-26T07:42:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lakelandgazette.info\/news\/?p=46937"},"modified":"2024-06-22T20:43:12","modified_gmt":"2024-06-23T00:43:12","slug":"blueberry-broccoli-salad-with-poppyseed-ranch","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lakelandgazette.info\/news\/2024\/07\/26\/blueberry-broccoli-salad-with-poppyseed-ranch\/","title":{"rendered":"Blueberry Broccoli Salad with Poppyseed Ranch"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Indulge in this refreshing and nutritious salad that combines the sweetness of blueberries, the creaminess of avocado, and the crunchiness of broccoli, all topped with a delightful poppyseed ranch dressing!<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"464\" height=\"338\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1110px) 100vw, 1110px\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/lakelandgazette.info\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Screenshot-56b-2.png?resize=464%2C338&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-46938\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/lakelandgazette.info\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Screenshot-56b-2.png?w=464&amp;ssl=1 464w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/lakelandgazette.info\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Screenshot-56b-2.png?resize=300%2C219&amp;ssl=1 300w\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ingredients:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">2 cups fresh spinach leaves<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">1 cup broccoli florets, chopped<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">1 <a><\/a>cup fresh blueberries<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">1 avocado, diced<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">1\/4 cup dried cranberries<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">1\/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">1 tablespoon poppy seeds<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For the Poppyseed Ranch Dressing:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">1\/2 cup plain Greek yogurt<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">1\/4 cup buttermilk<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">1 tablespoon honey<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">1 tablespoon poppy seeds<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">1 teaspoon dried dill<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">1\/2 teaspoon garlic powder<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Salt and pepper, to taste<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Instructions:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Prepare the Salad Base:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In a large salad bowl, add the fresh spinach leaves as the base.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Top with chopped broccoli florets, fresh blueberries, diced avocado, and dried cranberries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Make the Dressing:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the Greek yogurt, buttermilk, apple cider vinegar, honey, poppy seeds, dried dill, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until smooth and well combined.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Assemble the Salad:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Drizzle the poppyseed ranch dressing over the salad.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Sprinkle with crumbled feta cheese and poppy seeds for an extra crunch.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Serve:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Toss the salad gently to coat the ingredients with the dressing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Serve immediately as a refreshing side dish or a light main course.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Tips:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Add-Ins: For extra protein, you can add grilled chicken or chickpeas to the salad.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Storage: Store the salad and dressing separately in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Assemble just before serving for freshness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Variations: Substitute the feta cheese with goat cheese or blue cheese for a different flavor profile.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Enjoy this vibrant and flavorful blueberry broccoli salad with poppyseed ranch at your next meal! <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"16\" width=\"16\" alt=\"?\" src=\"https:\/\/static.xx.fbcdn.net\/images\/emoji.php\/v9\/t33\/1\/16\/1f957.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"16\" width=\"16\" alt=\"?\" src=\"https:\/\/static.xx.fbcdn.net\/images\/emoji.php\/v9\/t5\/1\/16\/1fad0.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"16\" width=\"16\" alt=\"?\" src=\"https:\/\/static.xx.fbcdn.net\/images\/emoji.php\/v9\/t2d\/1\/16\/1f951.png\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Indulge in this refreshing and nutritious salad that combines the sweetness of blueberries, the creaminess of avocado, and the crunchiness of broccoli, all topped with a delightful poppyseed ranch dressing!&hellip; <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":46938,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_seopress_titles_title":"","_seopress_titles_desc":"","_seopress_robots_index":"","_seopress_robots_follow":"","_seopress_robots_imageindex":"","_seopress_robots_snippet":"","_seopress_robots_primary_cat":"3772","_seopress_robots_breadcrumbs":"","_seopress_robots_freeze_modified_date":"","_seopress_robots_custom_modified_date":"","_seopress_robots_canonical":"","_seopress_social_fb_title":"","_seopress_social_fb_desc":"","_seopress_social_fb_img":"","_seopress_social_fb_img_attachment_id":0,"_seopress_social_fb_img_width":0,"_seopress_social_fb_img_height":0,"_seopress_social_twitter_title":"","_seopress_social_twitter_desc":"","_seopress_social_twitter_img":"","_seopress_social_twitter_img_attachment_id":0,"_seopress_social_twitter_img_width":0,"_seopress_social_twitter_img_height":0,"_seopress_redirections_value":"","_seopress_redirections_enabled":"","_seopress_redirections_enabled_regex":"","_seopress_redirections_logged_status":"","_seopress_redirections_param":"","_seopress_redirections_type":0,"_seopress_analysis_target_kw":"","inline_featured_image":false,"_uf_show_specific_survey":0,"_uf_disable_surveys":false,"wpai_generated_summary":"","footnotes":"","jetpack_publicize_message":"","jetpack_publicize_feature_enabled":true,"jetpack_social_post_already_shared":true,"jetpack_social_options":{"image_generator_settings":{"template":"dois","default_image_id":71799,"font":"","enabled":false},"version":2},"_wpas_customize_per_network":false},"categories":[3772],"tags":[8884],"class_list":["post-46937","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-recipes","tag-blueberry-broccoli-salad-with-poppyseed-ranch"],"jetpack_publicize_connections":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/lakelandgazette.info\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/46937","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/lakelandgazette.info\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/lakelandgazette.info\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lakelandgazette.info\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lakelandgazette.info\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=46937"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/lakelandgazette.info\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/46937\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":46939,"href":"https:\/\/lakelandgazette.info\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/46937\/revisions\/46939"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lakelandgazette.info\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/46938"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/lakelandgazette.info\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=46937"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lakelandgazette.info\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=46937"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lakelandgazette.info\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=46937"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}