🥗 Honeycrisp Apple Broccoli Salad (Mediterranean Style)
Ingredients (4 servings)
Salad
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3 cups broccoli florets, chopped small
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1 large Honeycrisp apple, diced (leave skin on for color)
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½ cup carrot, shredded
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¼ cup red onion, finely chopped
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⅓ cup dried cranberries or pomegranate seeds
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¼ cup toasted almonds or walnuts (Mediterranean touch)
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2 tbsp sunflower seeds (optional)
Mediterranean Yogurt Dressing
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½ cup Greek yogurt
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2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
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1 tbsp apple cider vinegar or lemon juice
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1½ tbsp honey
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½ tsp Dijon mustard
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¼ tsp sea salt
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¼ tsp black pepper
🥣 Instructions
1. Prep the Ingredients
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Chop broccoli into small bite-size pieces (raw).
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Dice the Honeycrisp apple just before mixing so it stays crisp and doesn’t brown.
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Shred the carrot and chop the red onion finely.
2. Make the Dressing
Whisk together:
Greek yogurt + olive oil + honey + Dijon mustard + apple cider vinegar + salt + pepper
→ until creamy and smooth.
3. Assemble the Salad
In a large bowl, combine:
Broccoli, apples, carrots, red onion, cranberries/pomegranate, nuts, and seeds.
Pour the dressing over the top and toss until everything is evenly coated.
4. Chill & Serve
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For best flavor, refrigerate 20–30 minutes before serving.
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Keeps well for up to 2 days, and apples stay crisp with the yogurt coating.
🍽️ Optional Add-ins (Mediterranean Enhancements)
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¼ cup crumbled feta
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Fresh mint or parsley
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A squeeze of lemon over the top
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Add cooked chicken to make it a full meal
