Honeycrisp Apple Broccoli Salad (Ready-to-Print Version)
Broccoli, Honeycrisp apples, pecans, and cranberries tossed with creamy yogurt dressing for a vibrant dish.
# What You’ll Need:
→ Salad Base
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4 cups broccoli florets, washed, dried, and chopped into small uniform pieces
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2 large Honeycrisp apples, cored and thinly sliced
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0.5 cup dried cranberries, preferably unsweetened
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0.5 cup chopped pecans, lightly toasted
→ Dressing
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0.75 cup whole milk Greek yogurt
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2 tablespoons mild honey
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1.5 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
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0.5 teaspoon kosher salt
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0.25 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
# Step-by-Step Guide:
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Cut broccoli into small, bite-size florets after washing and thoroughly drying. Ensure pieces are uniform for even mixing.
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Core Honeycrisp apples and slice thinly. Gently toss apple slices with a small amount of lemon juice to prevent browning and keep them crisp.
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Heat a dry skillet over medium flame. Add chopped pecans and toast for 3 to 4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until fragrant. Remove from heat promptly.
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In a large mixing bowl, gently combine broccoli florets, sliced apples, dried cranberries, and toasted pecans. Layer ingredients for visual appeal, if desired.
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In a separate bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt, honey, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper until smooth and creamy. Taste and adjust acidity or sweetness as needed.
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Pour the prepared dressing over the combined salad ingredients. Use a silicone spatula or clean hands to gently toss until each piece is evenly coated, massaging the broccoli lightly for better flavor absorption.
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Let the assembled salad sit at room temperature for 10 minutes to allow flavors to meld and the broccoli to tenderize slightly before serving.
# Handy Tips:
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For optimal texture, toast pecans just before assembling and allow the finished salad to rest before serving to meld flavors and soften broccoli.
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This salad stays crisp for up to 2 days when refrigerated; add pecans just before serving if making ahead.
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Tossing apple slices with lemon juice immediately after cutting prevents browning.