Honeycrisp Apple Broccoli Salad Recipe
A crisp and refreshing Honeycrisp Apple Broccoli Salad combining fresh broccoli florets, sweet and tart Honeycrisp apples, dried cranberries, crunchy nuts, and a creamy honey apple cider dressing. This salad offers a perfect balance of sweet, tangy, and savory flavors, making it an ideal side dish for any occasion or a light, nutritious lunch.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook, Mixing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Salad Ingredients
- 4 cups broccoli florets, chopped
- 1 large Honeycrisp apple, diced
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans or walnuts
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely diced
- 1/2 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese (optional)
Dressing
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Combine Salad Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the chopped broccoli florets, diced Honeycrisp apple, dried cranberries, chopped pecans or walnuts, finely diced red onion, and shredded sharp cheddar cheese if using, mixing them gently to distribute evenly.
- Prepare Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, honey, salt, and pepper until the dressing is smooth and creamy, balancing the sweet and tangy flavors.
- Mix Salad and Dressing: Pour the prepared dressing over the salad ingredients and toss thoroughly to ensure everything is well coated with the dressing.
- Chill and Serve: Cover the salad and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld and the salad to chill before serving for the best taste and texture.
Notes
- For a nut-free version, omit the pecans or walnuts.
- The shredded cheddar cheese is optional but adds a creamy, savory element.
- Use fresh Honeycrisp apples for the best crunch and flavor.
- Chilling the salad enhances flavor blending but do not leave it too long to avoid sogginess.
- For a lighter dressing, substitute half of the mayonnaise with Greek yogurt.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
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