Description
A refreshing, crunchy salad featuring fresh broccoli florets, crisp Honeycrisp apple, dried cranberries, nuts, all tossed in a creamy, tangy dressing—perfect as a vibrant side dish or light snack.
Ingredients
- 4 cups broccoli florets, chopped
- 1 large Honeycrisp apple, diced
- ½ cup dried cranberries
- ½ cup chopped pecans or walnuts
- ¼ cup red onion, finely diced
- ½ cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese (optional)
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey
- Salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the chopped broccoli, diced Honeycrisp apple, dried cranberries, chopped pecans or walnuts, red onion, and shredded cheddar cheese if using.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, honey, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients and toss until everything is well coated.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld.
Notes
- You can make this ahead of time and store it in the fridge for up to one day.
- Adjust nuts and cheese per your preference, or omit cheese for dairy‑free version.
- For a sweeter salad, feel free to add more honey.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4th to 1/6th of recipe
- Calories: 220 kcal
- Sugar: 19 g
- Sodium: 190 mg
- Fat: 13 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg
