⭐ Honeycrisp Apple Broccoli Salad (Mediterranean Style)
A vibrant salad with crisp apples, crunchy broccoli, dried fruit, nuts, and a light yogurt-honey dressing.
🥗 Ingredients (4 servings)
For the Salad
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Fresh broccoli florets – 3 cups, chopped small
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Honeycrisp apple – 1 large, diced
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Red onion – ¼ small, finely chopped
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Carrot – 1 medium, shredded (optional)
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Dried cranberries or raisins – ⅓ cup
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Toasted almonds, walnuts, or pistachios – ⅓ cup chopped
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Feta cheese – ¼ cup crumbled (optional but Mediterranean)
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Fresh parsley – 2 tbsp chopped
For the Mediterranean Yogurt-Honey Dressing
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Greek yogurt – ½ cup
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Olive oil – 1 tbsp
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Honey – 1–2 tsp (adjust to sweetness of apple)
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Lemon juice – 1–2 tbsp
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Dijon mustard – ½ tsp
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Salt – to taste
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Black pepper – to taste
👩🍳 Instructions
1. Prep the Broccoli
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Chop broccoli into very small bite-sized pieces.
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If you prefer softer broccoli, blanch it:
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Boil 1 minute → drain → rinse with cold water.
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2. Assemble the Salad
In a large bowl, combine:
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Broccoli
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Diced Honeycrisp apple
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Red onion
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Carrot
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Cranberries
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Nuts
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Feta (if using)
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Parsley
3. Make the Dressing
Whisk together:
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Greek yogurt
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Olive oil
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Honey
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Lemon juice
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Dijon
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Salt & pepper
Taste and adjust (more honey for sweet, more lemon for tangy).
4. Combine
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Pour dressing over the salad.
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Toss gently to coat everything evenly.
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Chill 20–30 minutes for best flavor.
🍽️ Serve With
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Grilled chicken or salmon
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Mediterranean quinoa or couscous
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Pita bread
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Lentil soup
