Description
This Honeycrisp Apple Broccoli Salad is a delightful blend of fresh broccoli, crisp apples, sweet cranberries, and savory cheddar cheese, all tossed in a creamy honey dressing. It’s a perfect side dish for any occasion!
Ingredients
Scale
Fresh Broccoli Salad:
- 4 cups fresh broccoli florets, chopped
Honeycrisp Apples:
- 2 Honeycrisp apples, diced
Additional Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries
- 1/2 cup sunflower seeds
- 1/2 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1/3 cup red onion, finely diced
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In a large bowl, mix broccoli, apples, cranberries, sunflower seeds, cheese, and red onion.
- Prepare Dressing: Whisk mayonnaise, vinegar, honey, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Toss: Pour dressing over salad and toss to coat evenly.
- Chill: Refrigerate for 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
- For added crunch, try toasted almonds or pecans instead of sunflower seeds.
- Substitute half the mayo with Greek yogurt for a lighter version.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
