Honeycrisp Apple Broccoli Salad
This refreshing Honeycrisp Apple Broccoli Salad combines crunchy broccoli, sweet Honeycrisp apples, and a creamy dressing, making it a perfect side dish or light meal. The combination of flavors and textures is both satisfying and healthy.
Equipment
- 1 large mixing bowl
- 1 small mixing bowl
- 1 whisk
- 1 chef's knife
- 1 cutting board
- 1 measuring cups
- 1 measuring spoons
Ingredients
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 2 pieces Honeycrisp apples, diced
- ½ cup red grapes, halved
- ¼ cup sliced almonds
- ¼ cup crumbled feta cheese Can substitute with goat cheese if preferred.
- ⅓ cup plain Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons honey For added sweetness, can increase amount.
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- to taste salt
- to taste pepper
Instructions
- Blanch the broccoli florets in boiling water for 2 minutes, then transfer them to an ice bath to stop the cooking process. Drain well and set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the blanched broccoli, diced Honeycrisp apples, halved red grapes, sliced almonds, and crumbled feta cheese.
- In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the Greek yogurt, honey, apple cider vinegar, salt, and pepper until smooth and well combined.
- Pour the dressing over the salad mixture and toss gently until all ingredients are well coated.
- Divide the Honeycrisp Apple Broccoli Salad among four dishes and enjoy immediately or refrigerate for up to one hour before serving.
- For added sweetness, you can increase the amount of honey in the dressing.
- Feel free to substitute the feta cheese with another cheese such as goat cheese if preferred.
- This salad is best served fresh but can be stored in the refrigerator for a day; however, be aware that the broccoli may lose some crispness over time.
Notes
For added sweetness, you can increase the amount of honey in the dressing.
Feel free to substitute the feta cheese with another cheese such as goat cheese if preferred.
This salad is best served fresh but can be stored in the refrigerator for a day. However, be aware that the broccoli may lose some crispness over time.