Description
Craving a crisp, colorful, and flavor-packed side dish? This Broccoli Apple Salad is a fresh, feel-good option for any occasion. It combines crunchy broccoli, sweet-tart apples, chewy cranberries, and toasty walnuts all tossed in a creamy, tangy dressing. It’s perfect for picnics, potlucks, or as a quick lunch or healthy snack. Whether you’re after easy dinner ideas, quick breakfast sides, or nutritious food ideas, this easy recipe delivers texture, taste, and nutrition—all in one bowl.
Ingredients
2 cups broccoli florets
1 medium red apple, diced
1 medium green apple, diced
1 cup shredded carrots
1/2 cup dried cranberries
1/2 cup walnuts, roughly chopped
1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
1/2 cup Greek yogurt or mayonnaise
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
1 tablespoon maple syrup or honey
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
1. Rinse and chop the broccoli into bite-sized florets. Dice the apples, shred the carrots, and slice the red onion thinly.
2. In a small bowl, whisk together the Greek yogurt (or mayo), apple cider vinegar, maple syrup (or honey), salt, and pepper until creamy.
3. Combine broccoli, apples, carrots, cranberries, walnuts, and red onion in a large bowl.
4. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to coat everything evenly.
5. Chill for 15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld. Serve cold and enjoy!
Notes
For extra crunch and flavor, lightly toast the walnuts before adding.
Toss the apples in lemon juice if prepping more than 30 minutes in advance to prevent browning.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 185
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 135mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 2mg