Description
Honeycrisp Apple Broccoli Salad is a refreshing and vibrant dish that combines the sweetness of Honeycrisp apples with the crunch of fresh broccoli, all enveloped in a creamy Greek yogurt dressing. This colorful salad is perfect for picnics, barbecues, or holiday dinners, offering a delightful mix of flavors and textures that will impress your guests and keep them coming back for more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh broccoli florets
- 2 Honeycrisp apples, diced (about 2 cups)
- 1/2 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries
- 1/2 cup pecans or walnuts, toasted
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
Instructions
- Rinse the broccoli and cut into bite-sized pieces; set aside.
- Dice the Honeycrisp apples and toss them with lemon juice to prevent browning.
- In a large bowl, combine the broccoli, apples, red onion, cranberries, and nuts.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt, honey, and lemon juice until smooth.
- Pour the dressing over the salad mixture and toss gently until well combined.
- Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
Keywords: - For added crunch, consider using sunflower seeds instead of nuts. - Feel free to add grilled chicken for extra protein or swap ingredients based on preference.