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: 351kcal | Carbohydrates: 31g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 26g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 54mg | Potassium: 375mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 23g | Vitamin A: 446IU | Vitamin C: 65mg | Calcium: 70mg | Iron: 1mg
