Description
A refreshing and crunchy broccoli salad featuring a delightful mix of apples, walnuts, and dried cranberries, all tossed in a tangy honey-apple cider vinegar mayonnaise dressing. Perfect as a light side dish or a healthy snack.
Ingredients
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Salad
- 4 cups chopped broccoli
- 1 large apple, diced
- 1 cup walnuts, chopped
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries
Dressing
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Combine Salad Ingredients: In a large bowl, mix together the chopped broccoli, diced apple, chopped walnuts, and dried cranberries, ensuring an even distribution of all components.
- Prepare Dressing: In a separate bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, honey, and salt until the dressing is smooth and well combined.
- Toss Salad: Pour the prepared dressing over the broccoli mixture and toss thoroughly to coat all the ingredients evenly with the dressing.
- Chill: Cover the bowl and refrigerate the salad for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together and serve chilled for best taste.
Notes
- For a lighter option, substitute mayonnaise with Greek yogurt.
- Use any variety of apple you prefer, such as Granny Smith for tartness or Fuji for sweetness.
- Toast the walnuts lightly to enhance their flavor.
- This salad can be prepared a day ahead and kept refrigerated.
- Adjust honey quantity based on desired sweetness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: broccoli salad, apple salad, walnut salad, cranberry salad, healthy side dish, no cook salad, fresh salad
