Description
A refreshing salad that combines the sweetness of Honeycrisp apples with crunchy broccoli and a creamy dressing.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups small broccoli florets, washed and thoroughly dried
- 2 large Honeycrisp apples, cored and cubed
- 1/2 cup shredded sharp cheddar or crumbled feta
- 1/2 cup toasted walnuts or sliced almonds, roughly chopped
- 1/3 cup dried cranberries or tart cherries
- 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced (optional)
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise (or plain Greek yogurt)
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar or lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1/4 teaspoon sea salt and a few grinds of black pepper
- Fresh herbs like dill or parsley, finely chopped
Instructions
- Chop the broccoli into bite-sized florets and cut the stems thinly.
- Core and cube the Honeycrisp apples, tossing them with a teaspoon of lemon juice to prevent browning.
- Toast the nuts in a dry skillet over medium heat for 2-3 minutes, stirring constantly.
- In a bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, honey, Dijon, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Fold the dressing into the broccoli, apples, onions, and cranberries.
- Stir in the cheese and nuts.
- Taste and adjust seasoning, adding more honey or vinegar if desired.
Notes
Keep the dressing separate until serving to preserve the salad’s crispness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No cooking required
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: salad, apple, broccoli, vegetarian, light meal
