Description
A refreshing and crunchy Honeycrisp Apple Broccoli Salad with a perfect balance of sweet, tangy, and savory flavors, featuring crisp apples, broccoli, sharp cheddar, toasted pecans, and a creamy dressing.
Ingredients
2 cups fresh broccoli florets, chopped
1 Honeycrisp apple, diced
¼ cup red onion, finely chopped
¼ cup dried cranberries
¼ cup pecans, toasted and chopped
½ cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
Dressing:
½ cup Greek yogurt (or mayo for a creamier taste)
1 tbsp honey
1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
½ tsp Dijon mustard
Instructions
- Whisk together Greek yogurt, honey, apple cider vinegar, and Dijon mustard until smooth to make the dressing.
- In a large bowl, combine broccoli, diced Honeycrisp apple, red onion, dried cranberries, toasted pecans, and shredded cheddar cheese.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss thoroughly to coat evenly.
- Refrigerate the salad for about 15 minutes to allow flavors to blend.
- Serve chilled and enjoy.
Notes
You can substitute Granny Smith apples for a tarter flavor.
Replace pecans with walnuts or almonds for a different nutty taste.
For dairy-free, omit cheddar or use plant-based cheese and swap Greek yogurt with mayo.
Adding cooked bacon bits enhances the savory flavor.
Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days; best served cold and fresh.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-cook, Tossed
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
