Honeycrisp Apple Broccoli Salad Recipe
This Honeycrisp Apple Broccoli Salad is a delightful mix of fresh broccoli, sweet Honeycrisp apples, crunchy sunflower seeds, and tangy dried cranberries, all tossed in a creamy dressing. It’s a perfect side dish for any occasion!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes (plus 30 minutes chilling time, optional)
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Fresh Broccoli Salad:
- 4 cups fresh broccoli florets, chopped into bite-sized pieces
- 2 Honeycrisp apples, cored and chopped
- 1/2 cup shredded carrots
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely diced
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries
- 1/2 cup roasted sunflower seeds
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese (optional)
Dressing:
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Salad: In a large bowl, combine broccoli, apples, carrots, red onion, cranberries, sunflower seeds, and feta cheese.
- Make the Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, honey, salt, and pepper.
- Combine: Pour the dressing over the salad and toss until well coated.
- Chill: Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.
- Serve: Enjoy chilled!
Notes
- You can use Greek yogurt as a lighter alternative to mayonnaise.
- For a dairy-free option, omit the feta cheese.
- Try toasted almonds or chopped pecans instead of sunflower seeds for a different crunch.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 240mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
