A delightful and refreshing salad featuring the crisp sweetness of Honeycrisp apples paired with fresh broccoli, dried cranberries, and a creamy dressing.
Author:nadia
Prep Time:15 minutes
Cook Time:0 minutes
Total Time:15 minutes (plus chilling)
Yield:6 servings 1x
Category:Salad
Method:No-Cook
Cuisine:American
Diet:Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Fresh Broccoli Salad:
4cups fresh broccoli florets
1 large Honeycrisp apple, chopped
1/2cup shredded carrots
1/2cup dried cranberries
1/3cup chopped red onion
1/3cup chopped walnuts or pecans
1/2cup shredded cheddar cheese (optional)
Dressing:
1/2cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
1 tablespoon honey
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Prepare the Salad: Combine broccoli, apple, carrots, cranberries, red onion, nuts, and cheese (if using) in a large bowl.
Make the Dressing: Whisk together mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, honey, salt, and pepper until smooth.
Combine and Chill: Pour dressing over the salad, toss to coat, then refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to meld flavors.
Serve: Enjoy chilled.
Notes
For a lighter version, substitute some or all of the mayonnaise with plain Greek yogurt.
Enhance the nutty flavor by toasting the nuts before adding to the salad.
Best consumed on the same day but can be stored in the fridge for up to 2 days.