Broccoli Apple Salad
Made with fresh broccoli, crisp apples, dried cranberries, sunflower seeds, and a light and bright citrus dressing, this Broccoli Apple Salad is crunchy, sweet, tangy, and absolutely delicious!
Servings: 10
Ingredients
Broccoli Apple Salad Dressing
- ⅓ cup orange juice
- 2 cloves garlic grated
- 3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
Broccoli Apple Salad
- 2 medium seedless navel oranges segmented and cut into chunks
- 4 cups broccoli florets chopped into bite size pieces
- 2 large apples chopped into bite size pieces
- ¼ cup red onion minced
- 1 cup defrosted edamame
- ½ cup dried cranberries
- ¼ cup sunflower seeds optional
Instructions
- Whisk together ⅓ cup orange juice, 2 cloves garlic (minced), 3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar, 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 tablespoon honey, and ¼ teaspoon kosher salt together in a small bowl until well incorporated. Set aside.
- Segment the oranges by using a sharp knife to carefully slice the skin away from the flesh of the orange. Trim off any white pith that remains and then cut between the membranes to segment the orange. Cut the orange segments in half.
- In a large mixing or serving bowl, combine the fresh broccoli, prepared oranges, diced apples, minced red onions, edamame, and dried cranberries together. Add the prepared dressing to the vegetables and toss well.
- Cover and chill the salad for at least 2 hours prior to serving. Before serving, toss again and then top with sunflower seeds.
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Notes
Storage: Leftover broccoli salad will last for 4 days after preparation but is best if served within 48 hours.
Vegan-Friendly Broccoli Apple Salad: Swap the honey out for maple syrup in the dressing.
Add Nuts: Instead of adding sunflower seeds which add a nice texture to the dish, add chopped walnuts, pecans, cashews, or almonds.
Oranges: If you do not want to segment fresh oranges, use one (14-ounce) can of mandarin oranges that have been drained in their place.
Dried Cranberries: Golden raisins make a good substitute for dried cranberries if desired.
Nutrition
Calories: 139kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 73mg | Potassium: 313mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 14g | Vitamin A: 322IU | Vitamin C: 54mg | Calcium: 43mg | Iron: 1mg
