Description
Honeycrisp apple broccoli salad delivers a crisp symphony of fresh flavors and textures. Crunchy broccoli, sweet apples, and tangy dressing create a vibrant blend that delights your palate with each refreshing bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 4 cups (960 ml) broccoli florets, chopped
- 1 large Honeycrisp apple, diced
- 1/2 cup (75 g) dried cranberries
Nuts and Cheese:
- 1/2 cup (60 g) chopped pecans or walnuts
- 1/2 cup (50 g) shredded sharp cheddar cheese (optional)
Additional Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup (40 g) red onion, finely diced
Dressing:
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons (30 ml) apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) honey
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Finely chop crisp broccoli florets into uniform bite-sized pieces to ensure even dressing distribution and easy eating.
- Dice vibrant Honeycrisp apples into small, consistent cubes, maintaining their fresh crunchiness and preventing browning.
- Sprinkle tangy dried cranberries throughout the salad for bursts of sweet-tart flavor and added texture.
- Roughly chop toasted pecans to provide a rich, nutty crunch that complements the fresh vegetables.
- Thinly slice red onion into delicate rings to distribute a mild, sharp undertone without overwhelming the other ingredients.
- Optional: Incorporate shredded sharp cheddar for a creamy, robust dimension to the salad’s profile.
- Whisk together creamy mayonnaise, zesty apple cider vinegar, golden honey, and a pinch of salt and pepper to create a harmonious, smooth dressing.
- Gently fold the dressing into the salad, ensuring each ingredient is evenly coated and glistening.
- Refrigerate the salad for a minimum of 30 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld and intensify, creating a more cohesive and delicious dish.
- Serve chilled as a refreshing side or light lunch option.
Notes
- Customize the crunch by toasting pecans beforehand, which intensifies their nutty flavor and adds a deeper, more complex texture to the salad.
- Replace mayonnaise with Greek yogurt for a lighter, protein-rich dressing that cuts calories without sacrificing creamy consistency.
- Consider using vegan cheese or omitting cheese entirely to make the salad completely plant-based and allergen-friendly.
- Prep ingredients just before serving to maintain the broccoli’s crisp texture and prevent browning of the apple pieces.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Snacks, Appetizer
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 250 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 22 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg