Description
Broccoli and apple salad is a refreshing and nutritious dish that combines crunchy broccoli with the sweetness of apples, enhanced by a creamy dressing and crunchy toppings.
Ingredients
Scale
2 heads fresh broccoli
chopped into small florets (about 4 cups)
2 apples
chopped (about 2 cups)
1/4 cup red onion
diced
1/3 cup slivered almonds
1/4 cup sunflower seeds
1/2 cup dried cranberries
3/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
1/4 cup mayonnaise
2 Tablespoons apple cider vinegar
2 Tablespoons honey
1 Tablespoon granulated sugar
1 Tablespoon lemon juice
2 teaspoons poppy seeds
Instructions
- In a large bowl toss together broccoli, apples, red onion, almonds, sunflower seeds, and dried cranberries.
- Make Dressing: Whisk together all ingredients until smooth. Drizzle the dressing, just a little at a time, over the salad and toss to combine.
- Chill for at least one hour before serving.
Notes
Add-ins like bacon, cheese, and nuts can enhance the flavor. To keep apple pieces from browning, toss them in lemon juice.
- Prep Time: 20
- Category: Salad
- Method: no cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 210 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Carbohydrates: 27 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg
Keywords: broccoli and apple salad, healthy salad, creamy dressing, nutrition