Description
A refreshing and healthy salad featuring a delightful crunch from apples and nuts, balanced with the crispness of broccoli.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 head fresh broccoli, chopped
- 1/2 red onion, finely chopped
- 1 cup chopped celery
- 1 sweet red apple, chopped
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans or walnuts
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the chopped broccoli, red onion, celery, apple, dried cranberries, and pecans or walnuts.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, sugar, and apple cider vinegar until smooth.
- Pour the dressing over the broccoli mixture and toss gently to coat all ingredients evenly.
- Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld.
Notes
- For a lighter dressing, you can use Greek yogurt instead of mayonnaise.
- Add grilled chicken or chickpeas for a more substantial meal.
- This salad is best served chilled.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 10mg