Description
A delightful and crunchy salad featuring fresh broccoli, sweet Honeycrisp apple, tangy dried cranberries, and creamy Greek yogurt dressing. This salad is perfect for a light and refreshing meal or as a side dish.
Ingredients
Scale
Fresh Broccoli Salad:
- 4 cups fresh broccoli florets (cut into small pieces)
Honeycrisp Apple Mixture:
- 1 large Honeycrisp apple, chopped
- 1/3 cup dried cranberries
- 1/3 cup chopped red onion
- 1/3 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
- 1/2 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
Dressing:
- 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Prepare Salad: In a large mixing bowl, combine the broccoli, chopped Honeycrisp apple, dried cranberries, red onion, nuts, and shredded cheese.
- Make Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, honey, apple cider vinegar, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Combine: Pour the dressing over the broccoli mixture and toss until well coated.
- Chill: Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to let the flavors meld.
- Serve: Serve chilled.
Notes
- For a dairy-free version, use a plant-based yogurt and omit the cheese.
- Toasting the nuts enhances their flavor and adds crunch.
- This salad keeps well in the fridge for up to 3 days and is great for meal prep or potlucks.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
