Description
A vibrant and healthy Honeycrisp Broccoli Salad combining fresh broccoli florets, crisp Honeycrisp apple, and tangy dressing made with Greek yogurt and mayonnaise. This no-cook salad is packed with textures and flavors ideal for a nutritious side dish or light meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Salad Ingredients
- 4 cups fresh broccoli florets (chopped small)
- 1 large Honeycrisp apple (diced)
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries
- 1/2 cup sunflower seeds
- 1/3 cup red onion (finely chopped)
- 1/2 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
Dressing Ingredients
- 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Combine Salad Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, mix the chopped broccoli florets, diced Honeycrisp apple, dried cranberries, sunflower seeds, finely chopped red onion, and shredded sharp cheddar cheese thoroughly to combine all elements evenly.
- Prepare Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the plain Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, honey, salt, and pepper until the mixture is smooth and well blended, forming a creamy dressing.
- Toss Salad with Dressing: Pour the prepared dressing over the broccoli mixture, and toss everything together carefully until all the ingredients are evenly coated with the dressing.
- Chill to Blend Flavors: Place the salad in the refrigerator and chill for at least 30 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld and the salad to become refreshingly crisp before serving.
Notes
- For a lighter version of this salad, substitute all mayonnaise with Greek yogurt.
- This salad is excellent for meal prep and can be made a day ahead without losing freshness.
- For a different nutty flavor, try swapping sunflower seeds for chopped walnuts or almonds.
