Description
A vibrant salad combining crunchy broccoli and sweet apples, tossed in a creamy dressing, perfect for family gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh broccoli florets
- 2 medium Honeycrisp or Granny Smith apples, cored and sliced
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup sunflower seeds (or pecans/walnuts)
- 1/4 cup dried cranberries (or raisins)
- 1/2 cup yogurt (or mayonnaise)
- 2 tablespoons honey (or maple syrup)
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Steam the broccoli florets until bright green but still crisp, about 3-4 minutes. Drain and let cool.
- Core and slice the apples into thin, bite-sized pieces.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled broccoli and apple slices.
- Add the finely chopped red onion to the bowl.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together yogurt, honey, apple cider vinegar, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat all ingredients.
- Sprinkle sunflower seeds and dried cranberries on top before serving.
Notes
Toss apple slices with lemon juice to prevent browning. This salad is best served fresh.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
Keywords: salad, broccoli, apple, healthy, side dish