Description
A delightful and easy-to-make Honeycrisp Broccoli Salad that combines the freshness of broccoli with the sweetness of Honeycrisp apples, dried cranberries, and a creamy dressing. This colorful salad is perfect for potlucks, picnics, or as a side dish for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups fresh broccoli florets, chopped into bite-sized pieces
- 1 large Honeycrisp apple, cored and chopped
- ½ cup dried cranberries
- ⅓ cup chopped red onion
- ½ cup chopped pecans or walnuts
- ½ cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey
Salad:
Dressing:
Instructions
- Combine Salad Ingredients: In a large bowl, mix broccoli, Honeycrisp apple, cranberries, red onion, nuts, and cheddar.
- Prepare Dressing: In a separate bowl, whisk mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, and honey.
- Toss Salad: Pour dressing over salad, toss to coat. Season with salt and pepper.
- Chill: Refrigerate for 30 minutes. Toss again before serving.
Notes
- For a lighter version, use Greek yogurt instead of mayonnaise.
- Toast the nuts for extra flavor and crunch.
- Salad stays fresh in the fridge for up to 2 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
