Honeycrisp Apple Broccoli Salad Recipe
This Honeycrisp Apple Broccoli Salad is a delightful mix of fresh broccoli, sweet Honeycrisp apples, dried cranberries, and sharp cheddar cheese, all tossed in a creamy, tangy dressing. It’s a perfect balance of flavors and textures that make it a standout side dish or light meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes (plus chilling)
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Salad, Side Dish
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free, Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Fresh Broccoli Salad:
- 4 cups fresh broccoli florets (chopped small)
Honeycrisp Apple Mixture:
- 1 large Honeycrisp apple (cored and diced)
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries
- 1/3 cup chopped red onion
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (toasted)
- 1/2 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
For the Dressing:
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Mix the Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the broccoli, diced Honeycrisp apple, cranberries, red onion, nuts, and cheese.
- Prepare the Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, honey, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Toss and Chill: Pour the dressing over the salad mixture and toss to coat. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.
- Serve: Toss the salad again before serving.
Notes
- For a lighter version, use half mayonnaise and half Greek yogurt.
- You can prep this salad a day ahead—just add the apples right before serving to keep them crisp.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 13g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
