Here’s a fresh, crunchy Honeycrisp Apple Broccoli Salad — sweet, savory, and perfect for potlucks or a light lunch.
🍎 Honeycrisp Apple Broccoli Salad
🛒 Ingredients (Serves 6)
Salad:
- 4 cups fresh broccoli florets (small bite-size pieces)
- 1 large Honeycrisp apple, diced (leave peel on)
- ⅓ cup red onion, finely sliced
- ½ cup shredded carrots
- ⅓ cup dried cranberries
- ½ cup cooked bacon, crumbled (optional)
- ½ cup toasted pecans or sunflower seeds
- ½ cup shredded sharp cheddar (optional)
Creamy Dressing:
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- ¼ cup plain Greek yogurt (or more mayo)
- 1½ tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 2 tbsp honey
- Salt & black pepper to taste
👩🍳 Instructions
1️⃣ Prep broccoli
If you prefer slightly tender broccoli, blanch in boiling water for 30 seconds, then rinse in cold water and drain well. Otherwise, use raw for extra crunch.
2️⃣ Mix salad
In a large bowl, combine broccoli, diced Honeycrisp apple, onion, carrots, cranberries, bacon, nuts, and cheese.
3️⃣ Make dressing
Whisk together mayo, Greek yogurt, apple cider vinegar, honey, salt, and pepper until smooth.
4️⃣ Combine & chill
Pour dressing over salad and toss well. Refrigerate at least 30–60 minutes before serving for best flavor.
💡 Tips
- Toss apples in a little lemon juice to prevent browning.
- Make it lighter by using all Greek yogurt.
- Add grilled chicken for a full meal.
- For extra crunch, stir in the nuts right before serving.
If you’d like, I can also give you a no-mayo version or a meal-prep friendly version that stays crisp for days.
