Broccoli Apple Salad
This Broccoli Apple Salad is a crowd-pleasing side dish loaded with fresh broccoli, crisp apples, crunchy almonds, and sweet cranberries, all tossed in a creamy poppyseed dressing. Ready in minutes and perfect for potlucks, holidays, or weeknight dinners, it's the easy make-ahead salad everyone loves!
Servings: 6
Calories: 275kcal
Cost: 4
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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:
- 3/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 2 Tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 2 Tablespoons honey
- 1 Tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1 Tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons poppy seeds
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.
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Notes
Add-in Ideas:
- Bacon.
- Cheese: cubed cheddar cheese, shredded parmesan or feta.
- Nuts: use your favorite kind, like pecan or walnuts.
- Grapes.
Nutrition
Calories: 275kcal | Carbohydrates: 43g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 3mg | Sodium: 156mg | Potassium: 855mg | Fiber: 9g | Sugar: 27g | Vitamin A: 1306IU | Vitamin C: 185mg | Calcium: 165mg | Iron: 2mg
