Crunchy Apple Broccoli Salad
A refreshing salad that combines the crispness of apples with nutrient-packed broccoli, perfect as a side dish or light meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- Fresh broccoli florets
- Crisp apples (like Honeycrisp or Granny Smith)
- Chopped walnuts or almonds
- Dried cranberries or raisins
- Plain Greek yogurt or mayonnaise (for the dressing)
- Honey or maple syrup (to sweeten)
- Lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Wash and cut the broccoli into small florets.
- Chop the apples into bite-sized pieces, leaving the skin on for added texture.
- In a large bowl, combine the broccoli and apples.
- Add the chopped nuts and dried fruit.
- In a separate bowl, mix the Greek yogurt (or mayonnaise) with honey, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the salad mixture and stir until everything is evenly coated.
- Serve immediately or chill in the fridge for 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
For best crunch, use fresh, crisp apples and raw broccoli. Store leftover salad in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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