Broccoli Apple Salad

4.95 from 17 votes

Broccoli, pecans, cranberries, carrots and apples come together to make an amazing salad with delicious flavors and textures. The creamy dressing on top makes this salad absolutely incredible!

Prep Time20

Total Time20

Course: Salad, Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Keyword: broccoli apple salad, broccoli salad

Servings: Servings

Author: Alyssa Rivers

Ingredients

4 cups fresh broccoli florets (about 2 medium heads)
1/2 cup shredded carrots
1/4 cup diced red onion
2 large apples finely chopped (I used gala apples)
1/2 cup pecans coarsely chopped
1/2 cup dried cranberries

Creamy dressing ingredients:

1/2 cup lite mayonnaise
1/2 cup low fat greek yogurt
2 Tablespoons lemon juice
1 Tablespoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper

Instructions

In a large bowl combine broccoli, carrots, red onion, apples, pecans, and dried cranberries.
Whisk together mayonnaise, greek yogurt, lemon juice, sugar, salt and pepper.
Add the dressing to the salad and toss to coat. Chill until ready to serve.

Video

Notes

Updated on February 11, 2021

Originally Posted on January 27, 2015

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