Description
Discover the vibrant and refreshing Honeycrisp Apple and Broccoli Salad, a perfect blend of sweet and savory that’s sure to elevate any meal. This salad combines crunchy broccoli, juicy Honeycrisp apples, and a creamy yogurt dressing, making it not only delicious but also visually enticing. Ideal for picnics, potlucks, or as a nutritious side dish, this recipe is quick to prepare and packed with vitamins—making it an excellent choice for health-conscious eaters. With its delightful textures and flavors, this salad is guaranteed to impress your guests or provide a satisfying lunch option for yourself.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 Honeycrisp apple, seeded and chopped into bite-sized pieces
- 1 large bunch broccoli, chopped into florets (or one 12-ounce bag of prepared florets)
- 1/2 cup chopped red onion
- 1/2 cup raisins
- 1/2 cup sunflower seeds
- 4 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 3/4 cup plain yogurt
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1/2 cup sugar or 1/4 cup honey
- Salt & pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
Instructions
- In a mason jar or small bowl, whisk together the yogurt, milk, apple cider vinegar, sugar or honey, salt, and pepper until smooth. Refrigerate until ready to use.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the chopped apple, broccoli florets, red onion, raisins, and sunflower seeds. Toss well to mix.
- Slowly pour the dressing over the salad mixture. Toss gently to coat all ingredients evenly.
- Let the salad sit in the refrigerator for 30–60 minutes. This allows flavors to meld beautifully.
- Just before serving, sprinkle with crumbled bacon on top.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 41g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 20mg