Description
This Broccoli Apple Salad is a fresh, vibrant mix of crisp veggies and sweet fruit tossed in a creamy honey yogurt dressing. It’s the ideal blend of crunch, flavor, and health; perfect for picnics or a colorful dinner side!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups fresh broccoli florets (about 2 medium heads)
- 2 cups chopped apples (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp recommended)
- 1 cup raisins or dried cranberries
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans or walnuts
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons honey (adjust for sweetness)
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Wash and cut broccoli into small, bite-sized florets.
- Core and chop apples into small chunks, keeping the skin on for extra texture.
- In a large bowl, mix broccoli, apples, raisins, and chopped pecans together.
- In a separate bowl, whisk Greek yogurt, honey, apple cider vinegar, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Pour dressing over the salad and toss until evenly coated.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving to enhance flavor.
Notes
Add diced red bell pepper or shredded carrots for extra color. You can make this ahead, just store dressing separately if preparing in advance. Best enjoyed fresh for maximum crunch.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 2mg
Keywords: broccoli, apple, salad, healthy, picnic, side dish