Description
This Honeycrisp Apple Broccoli Salad is a vibrant, crunchy, and refreshing side dish that combines fresh broccoli florets, sweet and tart Honeycrisp apples, tangy cranberries, and a creamy Greek yogurt dressing. Perfectly balanced with savory accents like cheddar cheese and bacon, it’s an ideal fall salad that’s both healthy and delicious, great for gatherings, potlucks, or a simple weekday meal.
Ingredients
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Salad Ingredients
- 4 cups fresh broccoli florets, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 Honeycrisp apples, cored and diced
- 1/2 small red onion, finely diced
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries
- 1/2 cup roasted sunflower seeds or chopped pecans
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese (optional)
- 1/2 cup cooked and crumbled bacon (optional)
Dressing Ingredients
- 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt (or mayonnaise)
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Combine Salad Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, add the fresh broccoli florets, diced Honeycrisp apples, finely diced red onion, dried cranberries, and roasted sunflower seeds or chopped pecans. If using, also add the shredded cheddar cheese and cooked, crumbled bacon. Gently toss to mix all ingredients evenly.
- Prepare the Dressing: In a separate small bowl, whisk together the plain Greek yogurt, apple cider vinegar, honey (or maple syrup), Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper until the mixture is smooth and creamy with no lumps.
- Dress the Salad: Pour the prepared dressing over the salad ingredients. Toss thoroughly to ensure every piece is evenly coated with the creamy dressing.
- Chill and Serve: Cover the bowl and refrigerate the salad for at least 30 minutes before serving. This chilling time allows the flavors to meld beautifully and the salad to crisp up, delivering a refreshing taste experience.
Notes
- Best served the same day for the freshest texture, but leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
- You can substitute Honeycrisp apples with Fuji or Gala apples if desired for a slightly different sweetness.
- For a lighter version of the salad, simply omit the cheddar cheese and bacon.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad, Side Dish
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
