Description
Honeycrisp Apple Broccoli Salad is a vibrant and refreshing dish that beautifully marries the sweet crunch of Honeycrisp apples with the earthy texture of fresh broccoli. Tossed in a creamy yogurt dressing, this colorful salad is perfect for gatherings or as a light meal. With its delightful mix of flavors and textures, it’s guaranteed to be a hit at any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 1 medium Honeycrisp apple, diced (approximately 1 cup)
- ½ cup dried cranberries
- ¼ cup sunflower seeds
- ½ cup plain Greek yogurt
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
Instructions
- Rinse the broccoli florets under cold water and chop them into bite-sized pieces.
- Core and dice the Honeycrisp apple.
- In a large bowl, combine broccoli, apple, cranberries, and sunflower seeds.
- In another bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt, honey, and lemon juice until smooth.
- Drizzle dressing over the salad mixture and toss gently to combine.
- Chill for 10 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
Keywords: - For extra crunch, substitute sunflower seeds with walnuts or pecans. - Lightly toast the sunflower seeds before adding them to enhance their flavor.