🥦🍎 Honeycrisp Apple Broccoli Salad 😃
Crisp, creamy, and irresistibly refreshing
Description
This Honeycrisp Apple Broccoli Salad is the perfect balance of sweet, crunchy, and tangy. Juicy apples bring natural sweetness, broccoli adds a fresh crunch, and a creamy dressing ties everything together beautifully. It’s one of those salads that disappears fast at potlucks, holidays, and family dinners—simple, colorful, and always a hit.
📝 Ingredients
🥗 Salad
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4 cups broccoli florets, finely chopped
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1 large Honeycrisp apple, diced
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1/2 cup dried cranberries
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1/2 cup chopped pecans or walnuts
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1/4 cup red onion, finely diced
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1/2 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese (optional)
🥄 Creamy Dressing
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1/2 cup mayonnaise
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2 tbsp apple cider vinegar or lemon juice
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2 tbsp honey or sugar (adjust to taste)
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Salt & black pepper, to taste
🍽️ Directions
1️⃣ Prep the Broccoli
Wash broccoli thoroughly and chop into small, bite-sized pieces. Place in a large mixing bowl.
2️⃣ Dice the Apple
Core and dice the Honeycrisp apple into small cubes. Leave the peel on for color and extra crunch, then add to the bowl.
3️⃣ Add the Crunch
Stir in dried cranberries, chopped nuts, red onion, and cheddar cheese (if using).
4️⃣ Make the Dressing
In a separate bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, honey, salt, and black pepper until smooth and creamy.
5️⃣ Combine Everything
Pour dressing over the salad ingredients and gently toss until evenly coated.
6️⃣ Chill for Flavor
Cover and refrigerate for 30–60 minutes to allow flavors to meld and broccoli to soften slightly.
7️⃣ Serve & Enjoy
Give the salad a final stir, adjust seasoning if needed, and serve chilled.