This Broccoli Apple Salad is crunchy, sweet, tangy, and creamy all at once! Packed with fresh broccoli, crisp apples, cheddar cheese, and a light dressing, it’s perfect for potlucks, picnics, or a refreshing side dish.
⏱ Prep Time
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Prep: 15 minutes
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Chill: 30 minutes
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Total: ~45 minutes
Servings: 6–8
🍳 Equipment
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Mixing bowl
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Whisk or spoon
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Cutting board & knife
🥘 Ingredients
Salad
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4 cups fresh broccoli florets
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1 large apple, diced (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp)
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½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
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¼ cup red onion, finely diced
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¼ cup sunflower seeds or chopped walnuts
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¼ cup dried cranberries (optional)
Dressing
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½ cup mayonnaise
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2 tbsp plain yogurt or sour cream
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1 tbsp honey
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1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
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Salt & pepper, to taste
📝 Ingredient Notes
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Use crisp, firm apples to maintain crunch.
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Sunflower seeds or walnuts add extra texture and flavor.
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Dressing can be adjusted for sweetness or tanginess.
👩🍳 Instructions
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Prepare salad ingredients: Chop broccoli into bite-size florets, dice apple, and shred cheese.
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Mix dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, yogurt, honey, apple cider vinegar, salt, and pepper.
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Combine salad: In a large bowl, toss broccoli, apple, cheese, onion, seeds, and cranberries.
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Add dressing: Pour dressing over salad and mix well to coat evenly.
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Chill: Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
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Serve: Toss again before serving. Garnish with extra seeds or cheese if desired.
🧮 Nutrition Facts (per serving, approx.)
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Calories: 180
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Protein: 4g
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Fat: 12g
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Carbohydrates: 15g
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Fiber: 4g
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Sugar: 8g
💡 Tips & Variations
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Extra crunch: Add crispy bacon bits.
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Creamier dressing: Use full-fat yogurt or mayonnaise.
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Vegan version: Use vegan mayo and skip cheese.
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Keto-friendly: Use a sugar-free sweetener and skip cranberries (perfect for your keto audience 😉).
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