Description
Honeycrisp Apple Broccoli Salad is a crisp and refreshing dish featuring sweet apples, crunchy broccoli, and a tangy creamy dressing—perfect as a side or light lunch year-round.
Ingredients
- 4 cups fresh broccoli florets, chopped into bite-sized pieces
- 2 Honeycrisp apples, chopped
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely diced
- 1/3 cup dried cranberries
- 1/4 cup sunflower seeds or chopped nuts (pecans or almonds)
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese (optional)
- 1/4 cup bacon bits (optional)
Dressing:
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup Greek yogurt or sour cream
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tbsp honey or maple syrup
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Chop broccoli into small florets and place in a large mixing bowl.
- Add chopped apples, red onion, dried cranberries, and sunflower seeds or nuts.
- If using, stir in shredded cheddar cheese and bacon bits.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, apple cider vinegar, honey, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Pour dressing over the salad and toss to coat evenly.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld.
Notes
- Use a mix of red and green apples for added color and variety.
- Replace mayonnaise with additional Greek yogurt for a lighter version.
- Add cooked quinoa or chickpeas to make it a more filling meal.
- Toss in grapes or pomegranate seeds for a sweet, juicy twist.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
