Description
This Honeycrisp apple broccoli salad is a refreshing, flavor-packed side dish that combines sweet, crisp apples with crunchy broccoli, dried cranberries, and a creamy, tangy dressing. Perfect for potlucks, picnics, or light lunches, this easy broccoli salad is vibrant, wholesome, and incredibly easy to customize.
Ingredients
- Fresh broccoli florets
- Honeycrisp apples, diced
- Red onion, finely chopped
- Dried cranberries
- Sunflower seeds or chopped almonds
- Shredded sharp cheddar cheese (optional)
- Mayonnaise
- Greek yogurt or sour cream
- Apple cider vinegar
- Honey
- Salt
- Black pepper
Instructions
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Chop the broccoli into bite-sized florets and dice the apples.
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In a large mixing bowl, combine broccoli, apples, red onion, cranberries, sunflower seeds, and cheddar cheese if using.
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In a separate bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, Greek yogurt (or sour cream), apple cider vinegar, honey, salt, and pepper until smooth.
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Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to coat evenly.
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Chill for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld and the broccoli to soften slightly.
Notes
- For added sweetness, swap cranberries with raisins or chopped dates.
- Add chickpeas or cooked chicken for a protein boost.
- To make it dairy-free, use vegan mayo and omit cheese.
- The apple cider vinegar in the dressing helps keep apples from browning.
