Crisp and Crunchy Apple Broccoli Salad
A refreshing salad with the crispness of apples and the earthiness of broccoli in a creamy, tangy dressing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 Honeycrisp apples, chopped
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 1/2 cup nuts (walnuts or pecans)
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup plain yogurt
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prep the Ingredients: Wash your broccoli and cut it into small florets.
- Chop the Apples: Core and chop the Honeycrisp apples into small cubes.
- Toast the Nuts: Optionally, toast your nuts in a dry skillet for about 5 minutes.
- Make the Dressing: In a large bowl, combine the mayonnaise, yogurt, honey, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Whisk until smooth.
- Combine It All: Add the apples and broccoli to the dressing and gently fold together.
- Add the Nuts: Sprinkle in the toasted nuts and toss gently.
- Taste and Adjust: Taste and add more seasonings if needed.
- Chill Before Serving: Let the salad chill in the fridge for about 30 minutes.
Notes
Serve as a side to grilled chicken or as a topping for a whole grain bowl. Drizzle extra honey for a sweet finish.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: apple salad, broccoli salad, healthy salad, vegetarian recipe