Description
A refreshing and vibrant autumn salad combining Honeycrisp apples, cranberries, and broccoli, dressed in a creamy yogurt dressing.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups fresh broccoli florets
- 2 medium Honeycrisp apples, diced
- 1 cup dried cranberries
- 1/2 cup nuts (walnuts or pecans), chopped
- 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled (optional)
- 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Combine the base ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, add the broccoli florets, diced Honeycrisp apples, dried cranberries, and chopped nuts.
- Craft the dressing: In a separate bowl, whisk together the Greek yogurt, honey, apple cider vinegar, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Bring it all together: Pour the creamy dressing over the salad mixture and toss gently until coated.
- Add the finishing touch: If using, sprinkle feta cheese over the top.
- Serve immediately or chill to deepen the flavors.
Notes
This salad holds up well; consider prepping components separately and combining just before serving. Avoid overdressing too soon to maintain crunchiness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
Keywords: salad, autumn salad, Honeycrisp apple, broccoli salad, healthy recipe, vegetarian