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Honeycrisp Apple Broccoli Salad

Crunchy Honeycrisp Apple Broccoli Salad for a Fresh Twist

This Honeycrisp Apple Broccoli Salad is a no-cook, vegetarian delight, combining crunchy veggies and sweet apple slices for a refreshing taste.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 1 head Broccoli can be substituted with cauliflower
  • 2 medium Honeycrisp Apple or any crisp apple variety
  • 1 medium Red Onion or substitute with green onions or shallots
  • 1/2 cup Sunflower Seeds or almond/walnut substitutes
  • 1/2 cup Dried Cranberries or raisins/chopped dates
For the Dressing
  • 1 cup Greek Yogurt or mayonnaise; low-fat or vegan yogurt for lighter option
  • 2 tablespoons Honey or maple syrup; agave syrup is a vegan alternative
  • 2 tablespoons Apple Cider Vinegar or white wine vinegar/lemon juice
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper

Equipment

  • Large mixing bowl
  • Medium-sized bowl
  • spatula
  • whisk

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Wash and dry the broccoli. Chop it into bite-sized florets and core and dice the Honeycrisp apple. Finely chop the red onion. Place all in a large mixing bowl.
  2. In the same bowl, add the broccoli, apple, and red onion. Toss in the sunflower seeds and dried cranberries, mixing gently.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt (or mayonnaise), honey (or maple syrup), apple cider vinegar, salt, and pepper until smooth.
  4. Pour dressing over the salad and gently toss until evenly coated.
  5. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving. Toss again before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 6gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 5mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 4gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 60mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

This salad is best served fresh, but can be prepared a day ahead for enhanced flavor. Avoid letting the dressing sit on the salad for too long before serving to keep it crisp.

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