Description
A refreshing and crunchy salad that combines the sweetness of Honeycrisp apples and the health benefits of broccoli, perfect for any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 Honeycrisp apples, diced
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 1/2 cup nuts (such as walnuts or almonds), chopped
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Rinse the broccoli florets under cool running water and pat dry. Chop into bite-sized pieces.
- Dice the Honeycrisp apples into bite-sized pieces and sprinkle with lemon juice.
- Toast the chopped nuts in a dry skillet over medium heat for about 5 minutes until golden brown and fragrant.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, honey, salt, and pepper.
- In a large bowl, combine the broccoli, diced apples, and toasted nuts. Drizzle with dressing and toss gently.
- Let the salad chill in the refrigerator for 20-30 minutes before serving.
Notes
For a lighter option, substitute mayonnaise with Greek yogurt. Letting the salad rest enhances the flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
Keywords: salad, side dish, apple salad, broccoli salad, summer salad, healthy recipe