Broccoli Apple Salad with Poppyseed Dressing (no mayo)
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Broccoli Apple Salad with Poppyseed Dressing (no mayo)
Description
Broccoli Apple Salad with Poppyseed Dressing (no mayo) features fresh broccoli florets paired with tart apple slices, chewy dried cranberries, crunchy pecans, and sharp red onion. The salad is dressed in a smooth, tangy-sweet poppyseed dressing that blends olive oil, apple cider vinegar, plain yogurt, Dijon mustard, honey, and orange juice, accented by poppy seeds. The dressing adds moisture and brightness without the heaviness of mayonnaise.
The salad layers crisp and soft elements together, maintaining fresh textures especially when served soon after tossing. The combination of fruits and nuts introduces natural sweetness and crunch contrasted against the broccoli's firmness and onions' pungency. This makes for a lively salad filling enough for a side dish or light lunch.
It can be served immediately or chilled for several hours to enhance flavor melding, though the broccoli will soften slightly over time while apples remain fresh and non-browned. The salad's components and dressing balance freshness and richness, accommodating make-ahead meals or picnic dishes.
Ingredients
- 4 cups broccoli florets
- 2 apple thinly sliced and chopped, red, green, or both
- ⅓-½ cup dried cranberries
- ½ cup pecans chopped
- ½ red onion thinly sliced
Poppyseed Dressing
- ½ cup olive oil
- ⅓ cup apple cider vinegar
- ¼ cup yogurt plain, Greek
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 3 tablespoons honey
- ⅓ cup orange juice
- 2 teaspoons poppy seeds
- salt pinch
- black pepper pinch
Instructions
- In a blender or food processor, combine all dressing ingredients and pulse until smooth. (You can also combine in a jar and shake shake shake!)
- In a large bowl combine broccoli, apples, cranberries, pecans, and onions,
- Pour dressing over salad and toss to combine.
- Serve immediately or cover tightly and chill up to 8 hours (see note).
Notes
- This salad keeps well covered in the fridge for up to 8 hours without the apples browning.
- Chilling it overnight softens the broccoli somewhat while retaining overall deliciousness.
- Use a mixture of red and green apples for balanced sweetness and tartness.
- Shake the dressing ingredients together in a jar for easy prep and storage.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 351 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 351kcal | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 31g | 10% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 26g | 40% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 1mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 54mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 375mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 23g | 46% |
| Vitamin A | 446IU | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 65mg | 72% |
| Calcium | 70mg | 7% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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