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Broccoli Apple Salad
Creamy, crunchy Broccoli Apple Salad with dried cranberries, almonds, sunflower seeds and onion tossed in a creamy poppyseed dressing.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 275 kcal
Course:
Side Dish , Salad , Appetizer
Cuisine:
American
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:
- 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.
- Bacon.
- Cheese: cubed cheddar cheese, shredded parmesan or feta.
- Nuts: use your favorite kind, like pecan or walnuts.
- Grapes.
Nutrition Information
Calories
275kcal
(14%)
Carbohydrates
43g
(14%)
Protein
11g
(22%)
Fat
9g
(14%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
4g
Monounsaturated Fat
4g
Trans Fat
0.01g
Cholesterol
3mg
(1%)
Sodium
156mg
(7%)
Potassium
855mg
(24%)
Fiber
9g
(36%)
Sugar
27g
(54%)
Vitamin A
1306IU
(26%)
Vitamin C
185mg
(206%)
Calcium
165mg
(17%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 275
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 275kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 43g | 14% |
| Protein | 11g | 22% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4g | 24% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Trans Fat | 0.01g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 3mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 156mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 855mg | 18% |
| Fiber | 9g | 36% |
| Sugar | 27g | 54% |
| Vitamin A | 1306IU | 26% |
| Vitamin C | 185mg | 206% |
| Calcium | 165mg | 17% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.