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Honeycrisp Apple & Broccoli Salad

This crisp broccoli apple salad combines sweet Honeycrisp apples, crunchy broccoli, raisins, sunflower seeds, and bacon tossed in a creamy yogurt dressing for a refreshing, make-ahead friendly side dish.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Chill Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6
Course: Side Dish, Salad
Cuisine: American
Calories:
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • Salad
  • 1 Honeycrisp apple, cored and chopped
  • 1 large bunch broccoli (about 12 oz), cut into small florets
  • ½ cup chopped red onion
  • ½ cup raisins
  • ½ cup sunflower seeds
  • 4 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
  • Dressing
  • ¾ cup plain yogurt or plain Greek yogurt
  • 2 tablespoons milk
  • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • ¼ cup honey
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste

Method
 

  1. Before You Begin
  2. Prepare ingredients and equipment as needed. Results may vary depending on ingredient freshness and storage conditions.
  3. Whisk yogurt, milk, vinegar, honey, salt, and pepper until smooth and creamy. Keep the dressing refrigerated until ready to use.
  4. In a large bowl, combine apple, broccoli, onion, raisins, and sunflower seeds.
  5. Pour dressing over salad and toss gently until evenly coated.
  6. Chill about 30 minutes, or until flavors blend and broccoli slightly softens.
  7. Sprinkle bacon on top just before serving and toss lightly. Serve chilled.
  8. Texture & Doneness Notes
  9. Broccoli should appear bright green and crisp before mixing.
  10. Salad should look evenly coated but not watery.
  11. After chilling, vegetables should remain slightly crunchy, not soft.

Notes

  • Keep salad ingredients chilled until ready to combine.
  • Store dressing separately and mix shortly before serving for best texture.
  • Do not leave salad at room temperature longer than 2 hours.
  • Refrigerate leftovers promptly in an airtight container.