Description
This Honeycrisp Apple Broccoli Salad is a refreshing and flavorful no-cook side dish combining crunchy broccoli florets, sweet and tart Honeycrisp apples, shredded carrots, and a zesty creamy dressing. Enhanced with dried cranberries, nuts, and optional sharp cheddar cheese, it’s perfect for a healthy fall salad or potluck addition.
Ingredients
Scale
Salad Ingredients
- 4 cups fresh broccoli florets
- 1 large Honeycrisp apple, chopped
- ½ cup shredded carrots
- ¼ cup red onion, thinly sliced
- ⅓ cup dried cranberries
- ⅓ cup chopped walnuts or pecans
- ½ cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese (optional)
Dressing Ingredients
- ½ cup plain Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1½ tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ⅛ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Combine Salad Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, add fresh broccoli florets, chopped Honeycrisp apple, shredded carrots, thinly sliced red onion, dried cranberries, chopped nuts, and shredded cheddar cheese if using. Mix gently to evenly distribute the ingredients.
- Prepare the Dressing: In a separate small bowl, whisk together plain Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, honey, salt, and black pepper until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
- Dress the Salad: Pour the prepared dressing over the salad ingredients. Toss thoroughly to coat every piece with the creamy dressing.
- Chill the Salad: Cover the bowl and refrigerate the salad for at least 30 minutes. This step allows the flavors to meld beautifully and lets the broccoli soften slightly for better texture and taste.
- Serve: Stir the salad once more before serving to redistribute the dressing and ingredients. Serve chilled for a refreshing and crunchy salad experience.
Notes
- For an extra crunch and deeper flavor, toast the walnuts or pecans before adding them to the salad.
- This salad keeps well in the fridge for several days, making it an excellent make-ahead option for potlucks or packed lunches.
- If you prefer a creamier dressing, substitute the Greek yogurt with additional mayonnaise.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad, Side Dish
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
