Broccoli Cashew Salad with Apples
A fresh and crunchy salad combining broccoli florets with sweet apples, juicy pears, crunchy cashews, and tart dried cranberries, all tossed in a creamy, tangy dressing. Perfect for a quick, healthy meal or side dish.
Ingredients
Main ingredients
- 4 cups Broccoli florets fresh, bright green and tight buds
- 1 Apple firm, such as Gala or Fuji, chopped
- 0.25 cup Pears chopped into small bits
- 0.5 cup Cashews unsalted, adds crunch
- 0.25 cup Dried cranberries unsweetened if preferred
- 0.25 cup Red onion finely chopped
- 0.5 cup Mayonnaise
- 1 tbsp Apple cider vinegar
- 1 tbsp Honey
- To taste Salt and pepper adjust to taste
Instructions
Instructions
- Rinse broccoli under cold water and chop into bite-sized florets.
- Chop apples and pears into small, even pieces.
- In a large bowl, toss together broccoli, apples, pears, cashews, dried cranberries, and finely chopped red onion.
- Whisk together mayo, apple cider vinegar, honey, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Pour dressing over salad and toss gently to coat evenly.
- Chill salad in fridge for at least 15 minutes before serving.
Notes
Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Keep dressing separate until ready to serve to maintain freshness. Freeze cashews separately for longer storage.