Description
A delightful and healthy Honeycrisp Apple Broccoli Salad that is perfect for any occasion. This salad combines fresh broccoli with sweet Honeycrisp apples, dried cranberries, and a creamy yogurt dressing for a flavorful and satisfying dish.
Ingredients
Scale
Fresh Broccoli Salad:
- 4 cups fresh broccoli florets, chopped small
Honeycrisp Apple Mixture:
- 1 large Honeycrisp apple, diced
- 1/2 cup shredded carrots
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1/3 cup dried cranberries
- 1/3 cup roasted sunflower seeds or chopped almonds
Creamy Dressing:
- 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare Salad Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the chopped broccoli, diced apple, shredded carrots, red onion, cranberries, and sunflower seeds.
- Make Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, honey, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Combine and Chill: Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients and toss well. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld. Toss again before serving.
Notes
- This salad is great for meal prep and stays fresh in the fridge for 2–3 days.
- For added sweetness or crunch, consider adding more apples or substituting with pecans.
- To make it dairy-free, use plant-based yogurt and mayo.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
