Description
This Honeycrisp Broccoli Salad combines crisp broccoli florets, sweet Honeycrisp apples, smoky bacon, and a creamy tangy dressing. It’s a quick, easy-to-make side dish that’s perfect for gatherings or as a refreshing meal option.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups broccoli florets (chopped)
- 2 Honeycrisp apples (thinly sliced)
- ½ cup dried cranberries
- ¼ cup sunflower seeds
- ½ cup cooked, crumbled bacon
- ⅓ cup red onion (thinly sliced)
- ½ cup sharp cheddar cheese (shredded)
For the Dressing:
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- ¼ cup Greek yogurt
- 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine broccoli florets, sliced apples, cranberries, sunflower seeds, bacon, red onion, and cheddar cheese.
- In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, apple cider vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients and toss gently until well coated.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to let the flavors meld.
- Serve chilled and enjoy this crunchy, sweet, and tangy salad!
Notes
- Substitute raisins for cranberries or turkey bacon for regular bacon to customize.
- Use lemon juice to keep apple slices from browning.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Salad
- Method: Tossing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 10g
- Fat: 22g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
Keywords: Broccoli and apple salad, sweet and tangy broccoli salad, crunchy broccoli salad, Honeycrisp apple salad.