Honeycrisp Apple Broccoli Salad Recipe
A refreshing and crunchy Honeycrisp Apple Broccoli Salad combining crisp broccoli florets, sweet and tart Honeycrisp apples, dried cranberries, nuts, and a creamy honey apple cider vinegar dressing. Perfect as a healthy side dish or light lunch, with optional cheddar cheese for added flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook, Tossing
- 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 Ingredients
- 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, mix together the chopped broccoli, diced Honeycrisp apple, dried cranberries, chopped pecans or walnuts, finely diced red onion, and shredded sharp cheddar cheese if using to create a colorful and flavorful base.
- Prepare Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, honey, salt, and pepper until the dressing is smooth and well combined, balancing creamy, tangy, and sweet flavors.
- Toss Salad with Dressing: Pour the prepared dressing over the salad ingredients and gently toss until all components are evenly coated, ensuring each bite is flavorful.
- Chill Before Serving: Refrigerate the salad for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together and the salad to become refreshingly cold.
Notes
- Cheddar cheese is optional; omit for a dairy-free or vegan variation.
- For a nut-free version, omit pecans or walnuts or substitute with seeds such as sunflower seeds.
- Honeycrisp apples provide a perfect balance of sweetness and tartness, but you can substitute with Fuji or Gala apples if necessary.
- Adjust the amount of honey in the dressing to suit your preferred sweetness level.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days; stir before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
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