Description
This Honeycrisp Apple Broccoli Salad is a delightful mix of fresh broccoli, sweet apples, crunchy nuts, and tangy cranberries tossed in a creamy dressing. It’s a perfect side dish for any meal or a light lunch option.
Ingredients
Scale
Fresh Broccoli Salad:
- 4 cups fresh broccoli florets
Honeycrisp Apple Mixture:
- 1 large Honeycrisp apple, chopped
- 1/2 cup shredded carrots
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries
- 1/3 cup chopped red onion
- 1/3 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese (optional)
Dressing:
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Prepare Salad: In a large bowl, combine broccoli, apple, carrots, cranberries, red onion, nuts, and cheese if using.
- Make Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, vinegar, honey, salt, and pepper.
- Combine: Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to coat evenly.
- Chill: Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.
- Serve: Enjoy chilled.
Notes
- For a lighter version, use Greek yogurt instead of some or all of the mayonnaise.
- Toast nuts for added crunch and flavor.
- Best consumed the same day but can be refrigerated for up to 2 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
