Save A vibrant, fresh salad featuring crisp broccoli and sweet-tart apple, tossed in a zesty dressing for a nutrient-packed, energizing meal.
This salad quickly became my go-to lunch during busy weeks because it's both delicious and energizing.
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Ingredients
- Broccoli: 1 large head, cut into bite-sized florets
- Apple: 1 large (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp), thinly sliced
- Red onion: 1 small, thinly sliced
- Shredded carrots: ½ cup
- Dried cranberries: ¼ cup
- Roasted almonds: ¼ cup, roughly chopped
- Sunflower seeds: 1 tablespoon
- Extra virgin olive oil: 3 tablespoons
- Apple cider vinegar: 1½ tablespoons
- Dijon mustard: 1 teaspoon
- Honey or maple syrup: 1 teaspoon
- Sea salt: ½ teaspoon
- Freshly ground black pepper: ¼ teaspoon
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Instructions
- Step 1:
- Bring a medium pot of salted water to a boil. Add broccoli florets and blanch for 1 2 minutes until vibrant green and just tender. Drain and rinse under cold water to stop cooking. Pat dry.
- Step 2:
- In a large bowl, combine blanched broccoli, apple slices, red onion, shredded carrots, and dried cranberries.
- Step 3:
- In a small bowl or jar, whisk together olive oil, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Step 4:
- Pour dressing over the salad and toss to evenly coat.
- Step 5:
- Add chopped almonds and sunflower seeds just before serving for crunch. Toss gently and serve immediately or chill for 30 minutes for more flavor.
Save My family especially enjoys this salad during warm weather, making it a staple at our summer gatherings.
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Required Tools
Medium pot, large mixing bowl, small bowl or jar, whisk, knife, and cutting board are needed to prepare this recipe.
Allergen Information
This recipe contains tree nuts and mustard; please check labels if allergies are a concern.
Nutritional Information
Each serving contains approximately 210 calories, 12 g total fat, 24 g carbohydrates, and 4 g protein.
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This salad is perfect for meal prep and tastes even better after chilling for 30 minutes.
