Very tasty. First time making it; definitely will be making it again. I added a couple small handfuls of raisins and topped each serving with some toasted, crushed walnuts. It was delicious. Definitely a keeper.
Broccoli and Apple Salad
Howard L. Puckett
Sweet, crunchy apple and broccoli create a refreshing, light side dish. Prepare this salad up to eight hours in advance for best flavor and texture.
Yield: 8 servings (serving size: about 3/4 cup)
Recipe from
More From Cooking Light
Nutritional Information
Amount per serving
- Calories: 72
- Calories from fat: 30%
- Fat: 2.4g
- Saturated fat: 0.2g
- Monounsaturated fat: 1.2g
- Polyunsaturated fat: 0.6g
- Protein: 2.8g
- Carbohydrate: 11.6g
- Fiber: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0.0mg
- Iron: 0.7mg
- Sodium: 196mg
- Calcium: 38mg
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 tablespoons sugar
- 6 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon canola oil
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 (1 1/4-pound) head of broccoli
- 1 1/4 cups chopped Braeburn or Fuji apple (about 1/2 pound)
- 1/4 cup minced Walla Walla or other sweet onion
Preparation
- Combine first 6 ingredients in a large bowl, stirring well with a whisk.
- Coarsely chop broccoli into 1 1/2-inch pieces, and place in bowl with vinegar mixture. Add chopped apple and minced onion, tossing to coat.
Note:
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Broccoli and Apple Salad Recipe at a Glance
- COURSE: Salads
- CONVENIENCE: Entertaining, Make-Ahead, No-Cook
- CUISINE: American
- MAIN INGREDIENT: Fruits, Vegetables
- DIETARY CONSIDERATION: Diabetic, Low Calorie, Low Carbohydrate, Low Cholesterol, Low Fat, Low Sodium, Meatless, Low Saturated Fat
- OCCASION: Summer
- PUBLICATION: Cooking Light
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