Crunchy, sweet, and packed with nutrients, broccoli apple salad is a delightful combination of fresh flavors and textures. This refreshing salad is not only a feast for the taste buds but also a healthy addition to any meal or gathering. Whether you’re looking for a light and nutritious side dish or a vibrant salad to brighten up your plate, broccoli apple salad is sure to impress!
Broccoli Apple Salad Recipe
Equipment
- Large mixing bowl
- Cutting Board
- Knife
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Platter
Ingredients
- 4 cups broccoli chopped
- ⅓ red onion diced
- 2 gala apples diced
- ⅔ cup shredded carrots
- ½ cup chopped pecans
- 2 Tablespoons sugar
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- ½ cup low fat greek yogurt
- 1 Tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions
- Mix the broccoli, carrots, apples, red onion, sunflower seeds, and dried cranberries in a big bowl.
- Mix the pecans and carrots into the salad until thoroughly mixed.
- Mix the sugar, salt, Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, and lemon juice thoroughly in a another bowl.
- Using two big spoons, drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss to combine.
- For about half an hour, refrigerate. Chill and serve.
Notes
- You can simply make this Whole30 dairy-free by replacing the yogurt with a mayo that has been authorized by Whole30 and by leaving out the sugar.
- Alternately, use a dairy-free yogurt to make it vegan.
- Nutritious values computed using dehydrated cranberries.
- For roughly three days, keep any remaining salad refrigerated in an airtight container.
- Give it a thorough toss, taste, and adjust the seasoning if necessary before serving it again.
Nutrition Facts
| Nutrition | Value |
|---|---|
| Calories | 275kcal |
| Carbohydrates | 43g |
| Protein | 11g |
| Fat | 9g |
| Saturated Fat | 1g |
| Sodium | 156mg |
| Iron | 2mg |
| Calcium | 165mg |
| Vitamin A | 1306IU |
| Potassium | 855mg |
Why Do You Blanch Broccoli for Salad?
Because no one likes to eat ugly broccoli, the little cooking period brings out the natural hues in the fruit or vegetable before they may turn a disagreeable tint. The vegetable keeps its brilliant color because the cooking process is stopped, deactivating the enzymes that change color.
How Long Should Broccoli Be Boiled?
Place the florets in a pan of boiling water and cook for 6 to 8 minutes to bring them to a boil. Place over boiling water in a steamer and cook for 6 to 8 minutes to steam. Separate the broccoli into bite-sized florets for stir-frying. Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a frying pan, add the florets, and cook for 4–5 minutes, or until cooked.