Description
A fresh and crunchy broccoli salad packed with crisp apples, toasted almonds, sweet dried cranberries, and a creamy tangy dressing for a refreshing and satisfying side dish.
Ingredients
- For the salad:
- 4 cups broccoli florets, chopped into bite-sized pieces
- 1 large apple, diced
- 1/2 cup sliced almonds
- 1/3 cup dried cranberries
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely diced
- 1/2 cup shredded carrots
- For the dressing:
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons plain Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Place chopped broccoli, diced apple, sliced almonds, dried cranberries, red onion, and shredded carrots into a large mixing bowl.
- In a separate small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, apple cider vinegar, honey, salt, and black pepper until smooth.
- Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients.
- Toss everything together until evenly coated.
- Refrigerate the salad for at least 20 minutes before serving for best flavor.
- Serve chilled.
Notes
- Use crisp apples like Honeycrisp, Fuji, or Gala for the best texture.
- Toast the almonds lightly for extra flavor and crunch.
- The salad tastes even better after chilling for a few hours.
- Swap almonds with pecans or walnuts for variation.
- Greek yogurt can replace some or all of the mayonnaise for a lighter dressing.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 240 kcal
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 230 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg
