Description
A vibrant salad featuring fresh broccoli, Honeycrisp apples, and cranberries, balanced with feta and sunflower seeds, all drizzled with a honey-apple cider dressing.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 1 Honeycrisp apple, diced
- 1 cup dried cranberries
- 1/2 cup sunflower seeds
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1/3 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Combine the broccoli florets, diced Honeycrisp apple, dried cranberries, sunflower seeds, red onion, and feta cheese in a large bowl. Toss gently to ensure even distribution.
- Whisk together the olive oil, apple cider vinegar, honey, salt, and pepper in a small bowl until well combined and slightly thickened.
- Pour the dressing over the salad mixture in the large bowl. Toss gently again to coat every piece thoroughly without bruising the delicate ingredients.
- Serve immediately for a fresh crunch or chill for 30 minutes to let the flavors meld beautifully.
Notes
For make-ahead options, assemble all ingredients except the dressing and refrigerate, dressing just before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 13g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 15mg