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Fresh Apple Broccoli Salad with nuts and dressing on a plate

Apple Broccoli Salad

A refreshing and nutritious dish combining crunchy broccoli and sweet Honeycrisp apples, perfect for light lunches or as a side dish.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 piece Honeycrisp apple, diced You can substitute with your favorite apple variety.
  • 2 cups broccoli florets Break into small, uniform florets.
  • 1/2 cup nuts (walnuts or pecans) Optional: Use sunflower seeds for a nut-free version.
Dressing
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise Greek yogurt can be used as a lighter alternative.
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon honey Adjust sweetness to taste.
  • to taste none salt and pepper

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Dice the Honeycrisp apple into bite-size pieces.
  2. Break broccoli into small, uniform florets.
  3. In a bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, honey, salt, and pepper until smooth.
  4. Toss the dressing with the diced apple and broccoli florets until even.
  5. Fold in the nuts last to maintain their crunch.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Calories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 3gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 150mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5g

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days. Best enjoyed fresh. For variations, consider adding dried cranberries or cheese.

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