🥦🍎 Mediterranean Honeycrisp Apple Broccoli Salad
Description
This Mediterranean Honeycrisp Apple Broccoli Salad combines crisp broccoli florets with juicy Honeycrisp apples, toasted nuts, and a light yogurt-olive oil dressing. It’s a healthier Mediterranean-style take on the classic broccoli salad — less sugar, more freshness, and full of heart-healthy ingredients. Perfect as a side dish, potluck salad, or light lunch.
🛒 Ingredients
Salad
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4 cups fresh broccoli florets, finely chopped
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1 large Honeycrisp apple, cored and diced
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⅓ cup red onion, finely chopped
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¼ cup toasted almonds or walnuts, chopped
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2 tbsp dried cranberries or raisins (optional)
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¼ cup crumbled feta cheese (optional)
Mediterranean Dressing
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½ cup Greek yogurt
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2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
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1½ tbsp lemon juice or apple cider vinegar
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1 tsp Dijon mustard
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1 tsp honey (optional, to taste)
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Salt & black pepper to taste
👩🍳 Instructions
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Prepare Broccoli
Chop broccoli into small bite-size pieces. For extra tenderness, blanch for 30 seconds and cool (optional). -
Mix Salad Base
In a large bowl, combine broccoli, apple, red onion, nuts, cranberries, and feta. -
Make Dressing
Whisk Greek yogurt, olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon, honey, salt, and pepper until smooth. -
Toss & Chill
Pour dressing over salad and toss well.
Chill for 20–30 minutes before serving for best flavor.
🍽 Serving Suggestions
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Pair with grilled chicken or salmon
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Serve alongside Mediterranean wraps or gyros
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Enjoy as a meal-prep salad (keeps well!)
❓ Q & A
Q: Can I make this salad ahead of time?
A: Yes! It tastes even better after chilling and keeps well for 2–3 days.
Q: How do I keep apples from browning?
A: Toss apples in a little lemon juice before mixing.
Q: Is this salad healthy?
A: Absolutely — it’s rich in fiber, antioxidants, and healthy fats.
Q: Can I make it vegan?
A: Yes — use plant-based yogurt and skip feta.
Q: Can I make it nut-free?
A: Replace nuts with sunflower or pumpkin seeds.
