Bright Broccoli Crunch Salad with Honey-Lime Dressing
A crisp, flavorful salad featuring broccoli, apples, nuts, and dried cranberries tossed in a light creamy dressing. Perfect for lunches or as a side dish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
Ingredients
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4 cups fresh broccoli florets
1 large apple, diced
1/4 cup shredded carrot (optional)
1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
1/4 cup toasted almonds or sunflower seeds
1/4 cup dried cranberries
1/2 cup Greek yogurt
1/4 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Wash and cut broccoli into bite-sized florets. Blanch if desired.
- Dice apple and toss with lemon juice.
- Toast nuts in a dry skillet until lightly golden.
- Whisk together Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, honey, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
- Combine broccoli, apple, carrot, red onion, nuts, and dried cranberries in a large bowl.
- Pour dressing over salad and toss gently.
- Refrigerate 20–30 minutes before serving.
Notes
Adjust dressing to taste. Serve chilled.