Description
A vibrant and crunchy salad featuring fresh broccoli, tart apples, and toasted nuts, perfect for family gatherings and potlucks.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups fresh broccoli florets
- 2 crisp apples (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp)
- 1 cup toasted almonds or walnuts
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey (or maple syrup for vegan option)
- 1 teaspoon mustard
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: crumbled feta or goat cheese
Instructions
- Wash and trim broccoli into bite-sized florets. Blanch in boiling water for 2 minutes, then plunge into ice water to stop cooking.
- Core and slice apples thinly, tossing with lemon juice to prevent browning.
- Toast the nuts in a dry skillet over medium heat for about 5 minutes until golden.
- Mix olive oil, apple cider vinegar, honey, and mustard in a small bowl to create the dressing.
- Combine broccoli, apples, nuts, and cranberries in a large bowl. Pour dressing over and toss gently to coat.
- Serve immediately or chill for up to an hour to meld flavors.
Notes
Use fresh, organic ingredients for the best flavor and health benefits. Customize with seasonal ingredients as desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: salad, broccoli, apple, crunchy, healthy, vegetarian, potluck, side dish