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Delicious Apple Broccoli Salad with fresh apples and broccoli in a bowl

Apple Broccoli Salad

This Apple Broccoli Salad combines crisp Honeycrisp apple cubes with crunchy broccoli florets and toasted nuts, tossed in a honey–apple cider dressing for a simple, refreshing side.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Fruits and Vegetables
  • 1 piece Honeycrisp apple, diced Choose a crisp variety to avoid mealy pieces.
  • 2 cups broccoli florets Use raw broccoli for a bright flavor and texture.
Dressing
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise For a lighter dressing, replace half with plain yogurt.
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar Maintains dressing brightness.
  • 1 tablespoon honey Adjust honey quantity for sweetness preference.
  • Salt and pepper to taste
Crunchy Additions
  • 1/2 cup nuts (walnuts or pecans) Toast briefly on the stovetop for more aroma.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Dice the Honeycrisp apple into bite-size pieces.
  2. Break the broccoli into small, uniform florets.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, honey, salt, and pepper until smooth.
Assembly
  1. Add the apple and broccoli to a mixing bowl and toss with the dressing until evenly coated.
  2. Fold in the nuts last to keep them crunchy.
  3. Chill briefly before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Calories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 3gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5g

Notes

Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days. For best texture, add nuts right before serving. Do not freeze due to texture changes.

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