🍎🥦 Mediterranean Honeycrisp Apple Broccoli Salad
Serves: 4–6
Prep: 15 minutes
Chill (optional): 20 minutes
🧄 Ingredients
Salad
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3 cups fresh broccoli florets (finely chopped)
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1 large Honeycrisp apple, diced (leave peel on)
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¼ cup red onion, finely diced
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⅓ cup toasted walnuts or almonds, chopped
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⅓ cup dried cranberries or raisins (optional)
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¼ cup crumbled feta cheese (optional but recommended)
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2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
Mediterranean Creamy Dressing
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⅓ cup plain Greek yogurt
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1½ tbsp extra virgin olive oil
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1½ tbsp fresh lemon juice
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1 tbsp honey or date syrup
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1 tsp Dijon mustard
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½ tsp garlic powder
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Salt & black pepper to taste
🔪 Instructions
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Prep the broccoli
Finely chop broccoli florets into bite-sized pieces. For extra tenderness, blanch for 30 seconds and rinse with cold water (optional). -
Mix the salad
In a large bowl, combine broccoli, diced apple, red onion, nuts, dried fruit, feta, and parsley. -
Make the dressing
In a small bowl, whisk Greek yogurt, olive oil, lemon juice, honey, Dijon, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until smooth. -
Combine & chill
Pour dressing over salad and toss well.
Chill 15–20 minutes for best flavor. -
Serve
Taste and adjust seasoning before serving.
🍽 Serving Suggestions
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Perfect side for grilled chicken, fish, or lamb
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Great for picnics and meal prep
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Serve with warm pita or whole-grain bread
🥗 Healthy Tips
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Greek yogurt keeps it light and protein-rich
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Honeycrisp apples stay crunchy and sweet
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Swap feta for goat cheese or omit for dairy-free
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Use sunflower seeds instead of nuts for nut-free
