Broccoli Apple Salad

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Description

Crunchy, flavorful, and produce-packed, this salad is a great as a side dish or meatless meal.

  • Serving Size
    1
  • Yields
    6 Servings

Nutrition Facts

  • KCal: 153kal
  • Carbs: 30.7g
  • Fat: 2.7g
  • Protein: 5.2g

Ingredients

Salad

  • 1 Medium head of broccoli, chopped or 4 cups fresh broccoli florets
  • ½ Cup or 1 small red onion, diced
  • 2 Large carrots, grated
  • 1 Stalk celery, diced
  • 1 New York State apple, unpeeled and diced
  • ½ Cup dried or 1 cup fresh cranberries
  • ½ Cup green onions, diced
  • 1 Tablespoon olive oil (optional)
  • ¼ Cup fresh parsley (optional)

Dressing

  • 1 Cup plain yogurt
  • 3 Tablespoons honey
  • 3 Tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 1 Tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 Teaspoon fresh garlic, minced or ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ¼ Teaspoon salt
  • ¼ Teaspoon pepper

Instructions

  1. Note: raw or blanched broccoli can be used for this recipe. To blanch broccoli, bring a large pot of water to a boil, adding a pinch of salt. Add broccoli to water, cooking for 1-2 minutes, until broccoli is tender and bright green, but not soggy. Drain broccoli and let cool. In large bowl, mix salad ingredients. Toss to combine.
  2. In small bowl, whisk dressing ingredients until blended.
  3. Add dressing to vegetable mixture and mix until well combined. Serve cold.

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