Description
A crunchy and creamy side salad that combines fresh broccoli and apples with a tangy dressing, perfect for busy weeknights and casual gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups small broccoli florets, cut bite size
- 2 firm sweet tart apples, diced small (Honeycrisp or Pink Lady)
- 1/3 cup thinly sliced red onion
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries or golden raisins
- 1/2 cup toasted slivered almonds or roasted sunflower seeds
- Optional: 1/2 cup cooked crumbled bacon for smoky depth
- Optional: 1/2 cup shredded carrot for extra color
- Dressing: 1/3 cup mayonnaise
- 1/3 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1 to 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/4 teaspoon fine salt
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prep the broccoli by rinsing well, drying thoroughly, and chopping into small, crunchy bites. Blanch if a softer bite is preferred.
- Whisk together the dressing ingredients (mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, honey, vinegar, Dijon, lemon juice, salt, and pepper) until smooth.
- In a large bowl, combine broccoli, apples, red onion, dried fruit, and nuts. Add bacon and carrot if desired. Pour in most of the dressing and toss to coat.
- Chill for 20 to 30 minutes to let flavors settle. Stir again before serving and adjust seasoning to taste.
Notes
Dry the broccoli thoroughly for better dressing adherence. Use firm apples for crunch, and toast nuts for enhanced flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 10mg