Here’s a crisp, sweet, and savory Honeycrisp Apple Broccoli Salad — perfect for potlucks, meal prep, or a fresh side dish 🥦🍎✨
Honeycrisp Apple Broccoli Salad
Serves: 4–6
Time: ~15 minutes (+ chilling time)
Ingredients
- 4 cups fresh broccoli florets, chopped small
- 1 large Honeycrisp apple, diced (leave peel on)
- ¼ cup red onion, finely diced
- ⅓ cup dried cranberries
- ⅓ cup sunflower seeds or sliced almonds
- ½ cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese (optional)
- 4 slices cooked bacon, crumbled (optional)
Creamy Dressing
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 1½ tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1–2 tbsp honey
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
Instructions
1️⃣ Prep the Veggies
- Chop broccoli into small bite-sized pieces.
- Dice the apple just before mixing to prevent browning.
2️⃣ Make the Dressing
- Whisk together mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, honey, salt, and pepper until smooth.
3️⃣ Combine
- In a large bowl, mix broccoli, apple, onion, cranberries, seeds, cheese, and bacon (if using).
- Pour dressing over and toss until evenly coated.
4️⃣ Chill
- Refrigerate for at least 30–60 minutes before serving for best flavor.
Tips & Variations
- For a lighter version, use half Greek yogurt and half mayo.
- Add a squeeze of lemon to keep apples extra fresh.
- Swap cranberries for raisins or chopped dates.
- Toast the nuts/seeds for extra flavor.
If you’d like, I can also give a no-mayo vinaigrette version that’s lighter and picnic-friendly.
