Description

This Broccoli Apple Salad is a crisp, colorful side dish featuring fresh broccoli, sweet apples, dried cranberries, and a creamy homemade dressing. It’s quick to prepare and perfect for picnics, potlucks, holidays, or everyday meals.

Ingredients

4 cups fresh broccoli florets (about 2 medium heads), chopped small

2 medium apples (Honeycrisp or Gala), diced

1/2 cup shredded carrots

1/3 cup dried cranberries

1/3 cup sunflower seeds or chopped pecans

1/4 cup red onion, finely diced

1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese (optional)

1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, or half and half

2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar

2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup

1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard

Pinch of salt

Pinch of black pepper

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Instructions

Chop the broccoli into bite-sized florets and dice the apples, leaving the skin on if desired. Toss the apples with a little lemon juice if preventing browning.
In a large bowl, combine the broccoli, apples, shredded carrots, dried cranberries, sunflower seeds, red onion, and shredded cheddar cheese if using.
In a small bowl, whisk together the Greek yogurt, apple cider vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper until smooth.
Pour the dressing over the salad and toss until everything is evenly coated.
Serve immediately for maximum crunch or refrigerate for 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to blend.

Notes

Substitute walnuts or pecans for the sunflower seeds if desired.

Use feta cheese instead of cheddar for a tangy variation.

Add cooked diced chicken to turn the salad into a complete meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Do not reheat; serve chilled.

Toss apples with lemon juice to help prevent browning.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Category: Salad
Method: No Cook
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 220 kcal
Sugar: 15 g
Sodium: 210 mg
Fat: 11 g
Saturated Fat: 3 g
Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 27 g
Fiber: 4 g
Protein: 7 g
Cholesterol: 10 mg