🥗 Honeycrisp Apple Broccoli Salad (Mediterranean Twist)
🛒 Ingredients
For the Salad
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3 cups fresh broccoli florets (small bite-size pieces)
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1 large Honeycrisp apple, cored & diced (leave skin on)
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¼ cup red onion, finely chopped
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¼ cup dried cranberries or raisins
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¼ cup toasted walnuts, almonds, or pine nuts
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¼ cup crumbled feta cheese (optional but recommended)
For the Dressing
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3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
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1½ tbsp fresh lemon juice or apple cider vinegar
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1 tbsp honey
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1 tsp Dijon mustard
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Salt & black pepper, to taste
👩🍳 Instructions
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Blanch broccoli (optional):
For a slightly tender bite, blanch broccoli in boiling water for 30–40 seconds, then transfer to ice water. Drain well.
(Skip this step if you like extra crunch.) -
In a large bowl, combine broccoli, apple, red onion, cranberries, and nuts.
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In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, honey, Dijon, salt, and pepper until smooth.
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Pour dressing over salad and toss gently to coat.
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Fold in feta cheese just before serving.
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Chill 10–20 minutes to allow flavors to blend.
🌿 Mediterranean Serving Tips
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Perfect with grilled chicken, salmon, or lamb
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Add chickpeas for a hearty Mediterranean lunch bowl
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Serve with warm pita or flatbread
🔁 Variations
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Vegan: Skip feta or use dairy-free cheese
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Creamy Mediterranean: Add 2 tbsp Greek yogurt to the dressing
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Extra freshness: Add chopped fresh parsley or mint
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Low-carb: Replace honey with a light drizzle of lemon only
