Description
Honeycrisp Apple Broccoli Salad is a refreshing and vibrant dish combining crisp Honeycrisp apples with fresh broccoli florets, toasted nuts, dried cranberries, and a creamy dressing. Perfect as a healthy lunch, colorful side, or crowd-pleasing potluck addition, this salad offers a delightful balance of textures and flavors while packed with nutrition.
Ingredients
Scale
Produce
- 2 cups fresh broccoli florets, bite-sized
- 2 Honeycrisp apples, cored and chopped with skin on
- 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
Nuts & Fruits
- 1/4 cup toasted almonds or walnuts
- 1/4 cup dried cranberries
Dressing
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt or mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- Salt, to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Produce: Wash the broccoli thoroughly and cut into bite-sized florets. Core and chop the Honeycrisp apples into small cubes, leaving the skin on to retain color and nutrients.
- Toast the Nuts: In a dry skillet over medium heat, toast your choice of almonds or walnuts until fragrant and lightly browned, watching carefully to prevent burning.
- Make the Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt or mayo, honey or maple syrup, apple cider vinegar, salt, and pepper until smooth and creamy.
- Combine the Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, gently toss together the broccoli, apples, sliced red onion, dried cranberries, and toasted nuts. Pour the dressing over the salad and mix until evenly coated.
- Chill and Serve: Refrigerate the salad for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld and to enjoy the refreshing coolness before serving.
Notes
- Chop apples and broccoli uniformly to ensure balanced bites.
- Use fresh, crisp ingredients for the best texture and flavor.
- Add dressing gradually to avoid sogginess; a light coating is ideal.
- Toast nuts carefully to bring out flavor without burning.
- Serve chilled to enhance the fresh and bright flavors.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Freezing is not recommended as it affects texture and flavor.
- This salad is best served cold or at room temperature; do not reheat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: No-Cook / Skillet (for toasting nuts)
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
Keywords: Honeycrisp apple salad, broccoli salad, healthy salad, gluten-free salad, apple broccoli salad, summer salad, potluck salad