Description
The Broccoli Apple Crunch Salad is a vibrant and refreshing dish that combines crisp broccoli florets with sweet Honeycrisp apples, tangy dried cranberries, and crunchy toasted nuts. Tossed in a light honey and apple cider vinegar dressing, this salad is not only visually appealing but also packed with nutrients. Perfect for any occasion, from picnics to potlucks, it offers a satisfying blend of flavors and textures that will impress your guests. Plus, it’s quick to prepare—ready in just 20 minutes! Enjoy it as a standalone meal or a side dish alongside grilled chicken or your favorite proteins.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups broccoli florets, chopped into small pieces
- 1 large Honeycrisp apple, cored and diced
- â…“ cup dried cranberries
- â…“ cup toasted pecans or walnuts, roughly chopped
- ¼ cup red onion, thinly sliced
- ½ cup sharp cheddar cheese, cubed or shredded (optional)
- â…“ cup mayonnaise or plain Greek yogurt
- 1½ tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- â…› teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Rinse the broccoli florets under cold water and dry them. Chop into small, bite-sized pieces. For added crunch, consider peeling and chopping the stems.
- Wash the apple thoroughly. Core it and dice it into small cubes. If you plan to prepare ahead of time, toss the apple pieces with some lemon juice to prevent browning.
- In a dry skillet over low heat, toast your choice of pecans or walnuts for about 3–4 minutes until fragrant. After toasting, let them cool before chopping roughly.
- Thinly slice the red onion. If using cheddar cheese, cube or shred it now so it’s ready to mix in.
- In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise (or Greek yogurt), apple cider vinegar, honey, salt, and black pepper until smooth.
- In a large mixing bowl, add prepared broccoli, diced apple, dried cranberries, toasted nuts, sliced onion, and cheese if using. Pour the dressing over the salad mixture and toss gently to coat all ingredients evenly.
- For best results and enhanced flavors, cover your salad and refrigerate for about 20–30 minutes before serving.
- Before serving, consider sprinkling extra nuts or cranberries on top for added texture. Enjoy your refreshing Broccoli Apple Crunch Salad chilled!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 10mg