Creamy, crunchy Broccoli Apple Salad made with fresh broccoli florets, apples, dried cranberries, almonds, sunflower seeds and onion tossed in a creamy poppyseed dressing.

Want more salad recipes? Try Panzanella, Bulgur Salad, or Baked Potato Salad!

Why I love this Recipe:

  • Fresh flavors and colors: This Apple Broccoli Salad recipe is one of my go-to side dishes because it tastes as good as it looks.
  • EASY: Just combine everything in a bowl and toss together. It’s the easiest side dish, and you can even make it ahead of time.
  • Serve with anything! It’s the perfect accompaniment to a holiday ham, prime rib, or turkey, dinner, but it’s also a great option for a casual side for a BBQ or simple weeknight meal.

How to make Broccoli Apple Salad:

Make Dressing: Whisk together all dressing ingredients until smooth.

Combine: In a large bowl toss together broccoli, apples, red onion, almonds, sunflower seeds, and dried cranberries.

Pour Dressing: Drizzle the dressing, just a little at a time, over the salad and toss to combine.

Chill for at least one hour before serving. This broccoli apple salad recipe is great with practically any main dish and something everyone enjoys!

Make Ahead Instructions

This is a great salad to make several hours of a day ahead of time, as the flavors will blend together the longer it rests. The dressing can be made 1 week ahead of time, stored in the fridge.

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Recipe

A bowl of an easy Broccoli Apple Salad recipe, ready to serve.
Prep 10 minutes
Cook 5 minutes
Total 15 minutes
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Ingredients
 
 

  • 2 heads fresh broccoli , chopped into small florets (about 4 cups)
  • 2 apples , chopped (about 2 cups)
  • 1/4 cup red onion , diced
  • 1/3 cup slivered almonds
  • 1/4 cup sunflower seeds
  • 1/2 cup dried cranberries

Dressing:

Instructions
 

  • In a large bowl toss together broccoli, apples, red onion, almonds, sunflower seeds, and dried cranberries.
  • Make Dressing: Whisk together all ingredients until smooth. Drizzle the dressing, just a little at a time, over the salad and toss to combine. Chill for at least one hour before serving.

Notes

Add-in Ideas:
  • Bacon.
  • Cheese: cubed cheddar cheese, shredded parmesan or feta.
  • Nuts: use your favorite kind, like pecan or walnuts.
  • Grapes.
Make Ahead Instructions: The salad tastes best made a few hours or day ahead of time. Toss the apples in a little bit of lemon juice to keep them from browning.

Nutrition

Calories: 275kcalCarbohydrates: 43gProtein: 11gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 3mgSodium: 156mgPotassium: 855mgFiber: 9gSugar: 27gVitamin A: 1306IUVitamin C: 185mgCalcium: 165mgIron: 2mg

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I originally shared this recipe September 2016. Updated March 2021 and September 2023.

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  1. Can you get a bag of precut broccoli florets for this and skip the prep and blanching process? Or would you recommend just getting the full head of broccoli instead? (When you have a toddler, you look for all of the ways to cut corners a bit haha!)