Description
Broccoli Apple Crunch Salad is a vibrant and nutritious dish that perfectly balances sweet and savory flavors. This delightful salad features fresh broccoli florets, crisp Honeycrisp apples, crunchy toasted nuts, and tangy cheese—all tossed together in a creamy dressing. Ideal for any occasion, whether as a quick lunch or an enticing side dish at gatherings, this salad is not only visually appealing with its colorful ingredients but also packed with health benefits.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups broccoli florets, chopped into small pieces
- 1 large Honeycrisp apple, cored and diced
- ⅓ cup dried cranberries
- ⅓ cup pecans or walnuts, toasted and roughly chopped
- ¼ cup red onion, thinly sliced
- ½ cup sharp cheddar cheese, cubed or shredded (optional)
- ⅓ cup mayonnaise or plain Greek yogurt
- 1½ tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ⅛ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Rinse and chop broccoli into small pieces.
- Wash, core, and dice the apple; toss with lemon juice to prevent browning.
- Toast nuts in a dry skillet over low heat for 3–4 minutes; let cool before chopping.
- Thinly slice the red onion and cube or shred the sharp cheddar cheese if using.
- In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise (or yogurt), apple cider vinegar, honey, salt, and black pepper until smooth.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine broccoli, apple, cranberries, nuts, onion, and cheese. Pour dressing over the top and toss gently to coat evenly.
- Chill for 20–30 minutes to meld flavors before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 230mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 10mg