Honeycrisp Apple Broccoli Salad
A delightful salad with crunchy broccoli, sweet Honeycrisp apples, tart cranberries, and creamy dressing. Perfect as a healthy side dish or light meal.
Ingredients
Salad Ingredients
- 4 cups broccoli florets, chopped
- 1 large Honeycrisp apple, diced
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans or walnuts
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely diced
- 1/2 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese Optional
Dressing Ingredients
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey
- to taste Salt and pepper
Instructions
Preparation
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the chopped broccoli, diced Honeycrisp apple, dried cranberries, pecans or walnuts, red onion, and shredded cheddar (if using).
- In a separate small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, honey, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients and toss until everything is evenly coated.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
- Give the salad a final toss before serving. Enjoy chilled.
Notes
This salad is best served chilled. For extra crunch, add sunflower seeds or pumpkin seeds. For a lighter dressing, use Greek yogurt instead of mayonnaise. Cut the apple just before serving to keep it from browning.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 5gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 150mgFiber: 4gSugar: 10g
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