Broccoli Apple Salad with Poppyseed Dressing (no mayo)
Broccoli Apple Salad with Poppyseed Dressing is the perfect fall salad for all those sweet, crispy in-season apples and tender-crisp broccoli in a tangy, sweet, light dressing.
Servings:6 people
Ingredients
- 4 cups broccoli florets
- 2 apples, thinly sliced and chopped, red, green, or both
- ⅓-½ cup dried cranberries
- ½ cup chopped pecans
- ½ red onion, thinly sliced
Poppyseed Dressing
- ½ cup olive oil
- ⅓ cup apple cider vinegar
- ¼ cup plain Greek Yogurt
- 1 tablespoon dijon mustard
- 3 tablespoons honey
- ⅓ cup orange juice
- 2 teaspoons poppy seeds
- pinch of salt and pepper
Instructions
- In a blender or food processor, combine all dressing ingredients and pulse until smooth. (You can also combine in a jar and shake shake shake!)
- In a large bowl combine broccoli, apples, cranberries, pecans, and onions,
- Pour dressing over salad and toss to combine.
- Serve immediately or cover tightly and chill up to 8 hours (see note).
Notes
I have even kept this salad overnight, covered tightly, in the fridge and the apples did not brown! The Broccoli was softer after a night in the dressing but still totally delicious.
Nutrition
Calories: 351 kcal, Carbohydrates: 31 g, Protein: 4 g, Fat: 26 g, Saturated Fat: 3 g, Cholesterol: 1 mg, Sodium: 54 mg, Potassium: 375 mg, Fiber: 5 g, Sugar: 23 g, Vitamin A: 446 IU, Vitamin C: 65 mg, Calcium: 70 mg, Iron: 1 mg