Broccoli Apple Salad
This broccoli apple salad is one I crave when I’m tired of boring greens. It’s crunchy, flavorful, and tossed in a bright, creamy dressing. It works for any season, but I especially love it in fall.
Servings: 8
Ingredients
For the Dressing:
- ⅓ cup extra virgin olive oil, good quality
- ¼ cup freshly squeezed lemon juice, not from a bottle
- 3 tablespoons pure honey
- 2 tablespoons whole grain mustard, with visible seeds in it
- 1 tablespoon real mayo
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt, plus more to taste
- ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, plus more to taste
For the Salad:
- 12 oz broccoli florets, stems trimmed and torn into little bite-sized pieces
- ¼ cup red onion, chopped
- ¼ cup dried cherries, or raisins/dried cranberries
- 1 large honeycrisp apple, chopped and tossed with a bit of lemon juice
- ½ cup roasted almonds, slivered or sliced
- ¼ cup crumbled blue cheese, or shredded sharp white cheddar
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, hand-whisk together all dressing ingredients until thoroughly combined.
- Taste and add more salt/pepper as needed. Cover and chill until ready to use - can be made a day or two ahead.
- In a serving bowl, toss together the broccoli florets, red onion, dried cherries (or other dried fruit,) and apples.
- Pour dressing over broccoli salad and toss to combine well. If not serving yet, cover and chill several hours to overnight.
- When ready to serve, toss broccoli salad again. Gently stir in almonds and cheese; serve.
Notes
- Honeycrisp is our most preferred variety of apple for this salad, but feel free to use your favorite kind.
- A bit of real mayo provides creamier texture to the dressing, but it can be omitted if you prefer.
- Try roasted salted cashews, pistachios, or sunflower seeds as substitutions for smoky roasted almonds.
- Make the salad a few hours ahead or the night before to let the flavors meld together. Wait to stir in the almonds and cheese until just before serving so they stay crisp.
- This recipe is part of our Apple Recipes Collection.
- We love serving it with grilled favorites like BBQ Pulled Chicken or Grilled Chicken Thighs.
Nutrition (per serving)
Calories: 378kcal | Carbohydrates: 74.9g | Protein: 3.4g | Fat: 10.6g | Saturated Fat: 1.7g | Cholesterol: 8mg | Sodium: 129.9mg | Fiber: 1.6g | Sugar: 70.6g