Description

This Honeycrisp Apple Broccoli Salad is a refreshing and crunchy side dish combining crisp Honeycrisp apples, fresh broccoli florets, dried cranberries, and sliced almonds, all tossed in a creamy honey apple cider vinegar dressing and topped with sharp cheddar cheese. Perfectly chilled to meld the flavors, it’s a delightful salad ideal for a light lunch or a vibrant accompaniment to any meal.

Ingredients

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Salad Ingredients

2 Honeycrisp apples, diced
4 cups fresh broccoli florets
1/2 cup dried cranberries
1/2 cup sliced almonds
1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese

Dressing

1/2 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
1 tablespoon honey
1/4 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
1/4 teaspoon black pepper (or to taste)

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Instructions

Prepare Salad Ingredients: Dice the Honeycrisp apples and thinly slice the red onion. In a large mixing bowl, combine the diced apples, fresh broccoli florets, dried cranberries, sliced almonds, and sliced red onion.
Make the Dressing: In a separate small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, honey, salt, and black pepper until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
Combine Salad and Dressing: Pour the prepared dressing over the salad ingredients in the large bowl. Toss gently to ensure all ingredients are evenly coated with the dressing.
Add Cheese: Fold in the shredded sharp cheddar cheese, distributing it evenly throughout the salad.
Chill: Cover the bowl and refrigerate the salad for at least 30 minutes before serving to let the flavors meld and the ingredients crisp up.
Serve: Give the salad a gentle toss right before serving. Enjoy as a satisfying side or a light lunch.

Notes

Use Honeycrisp apples for the sweetest and crispiest results.
For a nuttier flavor, toast the sliced almonds lightly before adding.
Adjust the amount of honey in the dressing based on your preferred sweetness level.
This salad keeps well refrigerated for up to 2 days; toss before serving to redistribute the dressing.
Feel free to substitute sharp cheddar with a milder cheese if preferred.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Category: Salad
Method: No-Cook
Cuisine: American