Honeycrisp Apple Broccoli Salad Recipe
A refreshing and crunchy Honeycrisp Apple Broccoli Salad that combines fresh broccoli florets with sweet Honeycrisp apples, dried cranberries, crunchy nuts, and a tangy honey-infused mayonnaise dressing. This salad is perfect as a side dish for any meal or a light, healthy snack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
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 the salad ingredients: In a large bowl, add the chopped broccoli florets, diced Honeycrisp apple, dried cranberries, chopped pecans or walnuts, finely diced red onion, and shredded cheddar cheese if using. Mix gently to combine.
- Prepare the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, honey, salt, and pepper until the dressing is smooth and well blended.
- Toss the salad: Pour the dressing over the combined salad ingredients and toss thoroughly until everything is evenly coated with the dressing.
- Chill the salad: Place the salad in the refrigerator and chill for at least 30 minutes. This chilling step helps the flavors to meld together, making the salad more flavorful when served.
Notes
- You can substitute pecans with walnuts based on preference.
- For a lighter version, replace mayonnaise with Greek yogurt.
- Make sure to dice the apple right before tossing to prevent browning.
- The cheddar cheese is optional and can be omitted for a dairy-free version.
- Chilling the salad is important to enhance the flavors, but it can be served immediately if needed.
Keywords: Broccoli Salad, Honeycrisp Apple Salad, Healthy Salad, No-Cook Salad, Apple Broccoli Salad
