Description
A crunchy and tangy salad that combines fresh broccoli and tart apples, topped with a creamy dressing and crunchy nuts.
Ingredients
- Fresh Broccoli Florets (4 cups)
- Apples (2 medium, tart varieties like Granny Smith)
- Red Onion (1/4 cup, finely chopped)
- Dried Cranberries (1/2 cup)
- Chopped Walnuts (1/2 cup)
- Greek Yogurt (1/2 cup)
- Honey (2 tablespoons)
- Apple Cider Vinegar (2 tablespoons)
- Salt and Pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Prepare the Broccoli: Wash and blanch the broccoli florets in boiling water for 2-3 minutes, then transfer to ice water.
- Chop the Apples: Slice apples into thin cubes and toss them with lemon juice to prevent browning.
- Mix the Dressing: Whisk together Greek yogurt, honey, apple cider vinegar, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Combine Ingredients: In a large bowl, mix the cooled broccoli, chopped apples, red onions, cranberries, and walnuts, then drizzle with dressing.
- Chill and Serve: Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
Experiment with different nuts or add cheese for a savory twist.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
Keywords: salad, apple salad, broccoli salad, healthy recipes, vegetarian