Creamy Feta Broccoli Salad

This Creamy Feta Broccoli Salad comes together with crunchy broccoli, salty bacon, creamy feta, sweet Medjool dates, and roasted pistachios, all tossed in a creamy tahini dressing. My classic homemade broccoli salad is one of my favorite recipes but I love the spin this recipe gives on the classic. The combination of flavors and textures is seriously so good, and the best part is that it gets even better as it sits. Whether you serve it at cookouts, family dinners, or meal prep it for the week, this fresh, flavorful salad is always a hit! 

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Why You’ll Love This Feta Broccoli Salad 

One bite of this broccoli salad and you’ll never make another broccoli salad again! Maybe not, because my broccoli cauliflower salad is also seriously tasty, but this recipe is just so good! There’s something about the salty feta and creamy tahini dressing that just takes this over the top.

• Quick & Easy – Just whisk the dressing, toss the salad, and enjoy! 
• Flavorful – Salty feta, smoky bacon, sweet dates, crunchy pistachios, and a creamy tahini dressing create the perfect balance of sweet and savory flavors unlike anything else you’ll ever taste. 
• Meal Prep-Friendly – Unlike leafy green salads, this broccoli salad holds up well in the fridge and actually tastes even better after it chills, making it great for make-ahead lunches, side dishes, and weekly meal prep.

Key Ingredients and Notes

This is an overview of the main ingredients in this recipe. See the recipe card for full ingredients and instructions below.

• Broccoli: you can buy a few crowns of broccoli for this recipe or pre-cut florets. Just make sure to cut the florets into bite-sized pieces, and use fresh broccoli. Frozen broccoli will be too soft. 
• Feta: crumbled feta adds a creamy texture and a salty, tangy bite. 
• Cooked Bacon: this adds texture and delicious richness. You can cook the bacon in the oven or on the stovetop. Just be sure to drain it before using.
• Pistachios: these add a rich, nutty flavor and extra crunch. 
• Red Onion: thinly sliced, this adds a nice bite to the salad. 
• Medjool Dates: used in place of raisins found in many broccoli salad recipes, chopped dates add a chewy texture and satisfying sweet taste. 
• Creamy Tahini Dressing: combine tahini, olive oil, honey, lemon juice, salt, pepper, and water for a sweet, savory, nutty, Mediterranean-inspired dressing. 

How to Make Creamy Feta Broccoli Salad

1. Make the dressing. Whisk all the dressing ingredients except the water in a small bowl. Then, slowly whisk in the water until the dressing is smooth and creamy. 
2. Combine the salad ingredients. Add the broccoli, feta, bacon, pistachios, red onion, and dates to a large bowl. 
3. Toss the salad. Pour the dressing over the salad, and toss to combine and coat the ingredients. 
4. Serve. Season with salt and pepper to taste, add more crumbled feta, and enjoy! 

Ways to Serve

• Juicy Chicken Burgers
• Avocado Turkey Burgers
• Easy BBQ Chicken Sandwiches
• Grilled Shrimp

For a complete spread, add fruit salad, sweet and tangy apple slaw, loaded baked potato salad, and slow cooker baked beans, too! 

How to Store 

Leftovers will keep fresh in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days. Just give it a quick stir to redistribute the ingredients before serving. 

I don’t recommend freezing this recipe! The salad becomes soggy, and the dressing tends to separate once thawed. 

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I hope you give this Creamy Feta Broccoli Salad Recipe a try! It’s crispy, creamy, sweet, savory, and great to prep in advance! If you do give this recipe a try, let me know! Leave a comment with a star rating below. You can alsosnap a photo & tag @allthehealthythings on INSTAGRAM. Your reviews and ratings help support All the Healthy Things and make it possible for me to continue to create the recipes you trust and love.

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