Honeycrisp Apple Broccoli Salad Recipe
A vibrant and refreshing Honeycrisp Apple Broccoli Salad that combines crisp broccoli florets with sweet Honeycrisp apples, tart cranberries, crunchy nuts, sharp cheddar cheese, and a tangy honey-apple cider vinegar dressing. Perfect as a side dish or light lunch, this salad offers a delightful balance of flavors and textures.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
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 Salad Ingredients: In a large bowl, mix together the chopped broccoli florets, diced Honeycrisp apple, dried cranberries, chopped pecans or walnuts, finely diced red onion, and shredded sharp cheddar cheese if using. This creates the base of your salad with a mix of crunchy and sweet elements.
- Prepare Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk the mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, honey, salt, and pepper until the dressing is smooth and creamy. Adjust seasoning to taste to balance the sweetness and tanginess.
- Toss Salad: Pour the prepared dressing over the salad ingredients. Toss thoroughly to ensure that all the components are evenly coated with the flavorful dressing.
- Chill and Serve: Refrigerate the salad for at least 30 minutes before serving. This chilling step allows the flavors to meld beautifully and the salad to become nicely chilled for an enjoyable eating experience.
Notes
- You can substitute pecans with walnuts or any other preferred nuts for different flavor profiles.
- For a lighter version, use Greek yogurt instead of mayonnaise in the dressing.
- Adding shredded sharp cheddar cheese is optional but adds a nice richness and depth of flavor.
- Make the salad a few hours in advance to enhance the flavors, but add the nuts just before serving to maintain their crunch.
- Use fresh Honeycrisp apples for the best sweet-tart balance.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: Honeycrisp apple salad, broccoli salad, apple cranberry salad, healthy side dish, no cook salad
