Description

This Honeycrisp Apple Broccoli Salad is crisp, colorful, and full of flavor. It combines crunchy broccoli, sweet apples, smoky bacon, and a creamy tangy dressing. It’s a fresh twist on classic broccoli salad that’s perfect year-round!

Ingredients

For the Salad:

4 cups broccoli florets, chopped small
1 large Honeycrisp apple, diced
1/2 cup dried cranberries
1/2 cup roasted sunflower seeds or chopped pecans
1/4 cup red onion, finely diced
4-6 slices cooked bacon, chopped
1/2 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese (optional)

For the Dressing:

3/4 cup mayonnaise
1 1/2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
1 tbsp honey or maple syrup
Salt and pepper, to taste

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Instructions

Prep the ingredients:
- Wash and chop broccoli into bite-sized pieces. Dice the apple (leave the skin on for color and crunch).
- Chop bacon and red onion. Shred cheese if using.
Make the dressing:
- In a small bowl, whisk together mayo, apple cider vinegar, and honey. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Assemble the salad:
- In a large bowl, combine broccoli, apple, cranberries, sunflower seeds, red onion, bacon, and cheese.
- Pour dressing over the salad and toss until everything is well coated.

Chill and serve:
- Let the salad sit in the fridge for at least 30 minutes before serving to let the flavors meld.

Notes

Make it lighter: Use half Greek yogurt and half mayo in the dressing.

Add a second apple or swap in pears for variation.

Stays fresh in the fridge for up to 3 days – great for make-ahead meals!