Description
A vibrant Honeycrisp apple broccoli salad with cranberries, nuts, and a creamy honey-sweetened dressing. Perfect for family gatherings, light lunches, or elegant entertaining, this apple salad delivers a refreshing balance of sweet, savory, and crunchy textures.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups broccoli florets, chopped
- 1 large Honeycrisp apple, diced
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely diced
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans or walnuts
- 1/2 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese (optional)
Dressing:
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Wash and chop broccoli into bite-sized florets. Dice Honeycrisp apple and finely dice red onion.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine broccoli, apple, onion, cranberries, nuts, and cheese (if using).
- In a small bowl, whisk mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, and honey until smooth. Season with salt and pepper.
- Pour dressing over salad and toss gently until evenly coated.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld.
Notes
Dice apples just before mixing to avoid browning. For a lighter option, substitute mayonnaise with Greek yogurt.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 19g
- Sodium: 190mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: honeycrisp apple salad, broccoli salad, apple broccoli salad, healthy salad, creamy dressing