Description
A refreshing and crunchy salad combining broccoli, sweet-tart apples, and a tangy dressing.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups fresh broccoli florets (about 2 medium heads, chopped small)
- 2 medium apples (sweet-tart, like Honeycrisp or Gala, diced)
- ½ cup shredded carrots
- ⅓ cup dried cranberries
- ⅓ cup sunflower seeds (or chopped pecans)
- ¼ cup red onion (finely diced)
- ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese (optional)
- ½ cup plain Greek yogurt (or mayo, or half and half)
- 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 2 tbsp honey or maple syrup
- ½ tsp Dijon mustard
- Pinch of salt and black pepper
Instructions
- Prep the vegetables and fruit by washing and chopping the broccoli into small, bite-sized florets. Next, dice the apples, leaving the skin on for added color or peeling if preferred.
- Mix the salad in a large mixing bowl, combining the chopped broccoli, diced apples, shredded carrots, dried cranberries, sunflower seeds (or pecans), finely diced red onion, and shredded cheddar cheese. Mix gently until well-distributed.
- Make the dressing by whisking together Greek yogurt (or your chosen base), apple cider vinegar, honey (or maple syrup), Dijon mustard, and a pinch of salt and pepper until smooth and creamy.
- Combine the dressing with the salad mixture. Toss well to ensure every ingredient is coated.
- Chill the salad for about 30 minutes if desired, or serve immediately for that delightful crunch.
Notes
Use the freshest ingredients for the best flavor and crunch. Adjust dressing to taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
Keywords: broccoli salad, apple salad, healthy recipes, side dish, fresh salad