Description
A crisp and refreshing salad that combines sweet Honeycrisp apples with crunchy broccoli, tossed in a creamy, tangy dressing for a perfectly balanced bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large Honeycrisp apples, diced
- 3 cups broccoli florets, chopped small
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries
- 1/3 cup sunflower seeds
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/3 cup plain yogurt
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Wash and prepare all ingredients, dicing the apples and chopping the broccoli into small florets.
- In a large bowl, combine the diced apples, broccoli florets, shredded carrots, dried cranberries, and sunflower seeds.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, plain yogurt, apple cider vinegar, honey, salt, and black pepper until smooth.
- Pour the dressing over the salad mixture.
- Gently toss everything together until evenly coated.
- Cover and refrigerate the salad for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to develop.
- Give a light toss before serving and enjoy.
Notes
- Use firm apples to maintain a crisp texture.
- Add sunflower seeds just before serving for extra crunch.
- Taste the dressing and adjust sweetness or tang if needed.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 8mg
Keywords: apple broccoli salad, healthy salad, creamy broccoli salad, fresh apple salad, easy salad recipe