Description
Broccoli Salad is a vibrant and nutritious dish that combines fresh broccoli, crisp apples, and tangy cranberries for a delightful crunch. This easy-to-make salad is perfect for picnics, potlucks, or as a light lunch at home. With just 15 minutes of prep time and a simple homemade dressing, it’s an ideal choice for anyone looking to add a colorful touch to their meals. Enjoy the explosion of flavors from sweet apples and crunchy walnuts, all while packing in essential vitamins and healthy fats. Make it ahead of time to let those delicious flavors meld together!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups fresh broccoli (cut into bite-size pieces)
- 1 large apple (unpeeled and diced)
- ½ small red onion (chopped)
- ½ cup dried cranberries
- ½ cup walnuts (chopped)
- ¼ cup sunflower seeds
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine broccoli, apple, cranberries, walnuts, sunflower seeds, and onion; toss gently.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, honey, apple cider vinegar, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Pour dressing over the salad mixture and toss until evenly coated.
- Refrigerate for at least one hour before serving to allow flavors to meld.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: N/A
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 10mg