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Honeycrisp Apple Broccoli Salad

Honeycrisp Apple Broccoli Salad: Crunchy & Delightfully Healthy

Honeycrisp Apple Broccoli Salad is a quick, nutritious side dish perfect for gatherings, combining fresh broccoli and sweet apples.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Chill Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 4 cups broccoli florets cut into small florets
  • 2 medium Honeycrisp apples leave skin on for extra fiber
  • 1 medium red onion thinly sliced
  • 1 cup dried cranberries can substitute with raisins or dried cherries
  • 1/2 cup sunflower seeds can substitute with pumpkin seeds or chopped pecans
For the Dressing
  • 1/2 cup Greek yogurt or mayonnaise Greek yogurt for healthier option
  • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar can replace with lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons honey maple syrup can be used as a vegan alternative
  • to taste salt
  • to taste black pepper

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • Knife
  • cutting board

Method
 

Prepare the Fresh Produce
  1. Wash and chop the fresh ingredients for the salad. Cut the broccoli into small florets, dice the Honeycrisp apples leaving the skin on, and thinly slice the red onion.
Combine the Salad Ingredients
  1. In a large bowl, add the chopped broccoli, diced Honeycrisp apples, and sliced red onion. Toss in the dried cranberries and sunflower seeds. Optionally, add cheese such as feta or goat cheese.
Whisk Together the Dressing
  1. In a separate bowl, whisk together the Greek yogurt (or mayonnaise) and apple cider vinegar. Stir in the honey, salt, and black pepper until smooth.
Combine Salad and Dressing
  1. Pour the dressing over the salad mixture and gently toss until evenly coated.
Chill to Enhance Flavors
  1. Cover and refrigerate the salad for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 4gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 5mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 5gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 50mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor and adjust dressing to taste. Store leftovers in an airtight container for 3-5 days.

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