Description
This Broccoli Apple Salad is a vibrant, refreshing, and crunchy mix of fresh broccoli, juicy apples, sweet cranberries, and creamy dressing. It’s easy to make ahead, perfect for potlucks, and versatile enough for everyday meals or holiday spreads.
Ingredients
4 cups broccoli florets
2 medium apples, chopped or julienned
1 cup shredded carrots
1 cup thinly sliced red cabbage
1⁄2 cup dried cranberries
1⁄3 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
1⁄4 cup thinly sliced red onion
1⁄2 cup mayonnaise
1⁄4 cup Greek yogurt or sour cream
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
salt and black pepper, to taste
2 teaspoons lemon juice (optional, for apples)
Instructions
1. Chop the broccoli into small florets. Slice or julienne the apples, shred the carrots, thinly slice the red cabbage and red onion.
2. In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, Greek yogurt or sour cream, apple cider vinegar, honey or maple syrup, and a pinch of salt and pepper.
3. In a large mixing bowl, combine the broccoli, apples, carrots, cabbage, onion, and cranberries.
4. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss until everything is well coated.
5. Stir in the chopped nuts just before serving to keep them crunchy.
6. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
Let the salad chill before serving — it enhances the flavor and softens the onion bite.
Add the nuts just before serving to maintain maximum crunch.
For meal prep, keep the apples and nuts separate until ready to serve for the best texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: broccoli apple salad, potluck salad, creamy broccoli salad