Here’s a fresh, crunchy Honeycrisp Apple Broccoli Salad you can make easily—great as a side dish or for a potluck 🥗🍎
Ingredients
Salad
- 4 cups broccoli florets (small bite-size pieces)
- 1 large Honeycrisp apple, diced (leave the skin on)
- ¼ cup red onion, finely diced
- ⅓ cup dried cranberries
- ¼ cup sunflower seeds or chopped almonds
- ¼ cup shredded cheddar cheese (optional)
Dressing
- ⅓ cup plain Greek yogurt or mayonnaise
- 1½ tbsp apple cider vinegar or lemon juice
- 1–2 tbsp honey (to taste)
- Pinch of salt
- Pinch of black pepper
Instructions
- Prep the salad:
Add broccoli, apple, red onion, cranberries, seeds, and cheese to a large bowl. - Make the dressing:
Whisk together yogurt (or mayo), vinegar, honey, salt, and pepper until smooth. - Combine:
Pour dressing over the salad and toss until everything is well coated. - Chill (optional but recommended):
Refrigerate for 20–30 minutes to let flavors blend. - Serve:
Give it one last toss and enjoy!
Tips & Variations
- For extra crunch: add chopped celery
- For more protein: mix in chickpeas or grilled chicken
- Make it dairy-free: skip cheese and use dairy-free yogurt or mayo
If you want, I can adjust this to be vegan, meal-prep friendly, or extra sweet or savory 😊
