Broccoli Apple Salad
This Broccoli Apple Salad features crunchy broccoli florets mixed with sweet diced Gala apples, toasted walnuts, crisp carrots, golden raisins or dried cranberries, and sharp red onion. The salad is tossed in a creamy dressing made from Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, and honey, balancing tangy and sweet flavors. The combination offers a refreshing texture contrast and a well-rounded mix of savory, sweet, and tangy notes, making it a bright and satisfying side dish or light lunch.
Ingredients
- 4 cups broccoli small diced florets
- 2 Gala apple cored and diced, small
- 1 cup walnuts
- 1 cup carrot roughly chopped, matchstick cut
- 1/2 cup golden raisins or dried cranberries
- 1/4 cup onion red, chopped
Dressing
- 3/4 cup yogurt plain, Greek
- 1/3 cup mayonnaise full fat, Hellman's or Best Foods brand
- 1 1/2 Tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 3 Tbsp honey
- salt
Instructions
For the dressing:
- In a medium mixing bowl whisk together Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, vinegar, honey and season with salt to taste (about 1/4 tsp). Chill until ready to use.
For the salad:
- In a salad bowl toss together broccoli, apples, walnuts, carrots, raisins or cranberries and red onion. Pour in dressing and toss until evenly coated.
- Recipe source: inspired by Hellman's and my apple coleslaw and broccoli cauliflower salad