A fresh, crunchy, sweet-savory salad perfect for potlucks, BBQs, or meal prep. The crisp Honeycrisp apples add natural sweetness and texture.

📝 Ingredients (Serves 6)

🥗 Salad

• 4 cups fresh broccoli florets (small chopped)

• 1 large Honeycrisp apple, diced

• ⅓ cup red onion, finely chopped

• ½ cup dried cranberries

• ½ cup toasted pecans or sunflower seeds

• ½ cup shredded cheddar (optional)

🥣 Dressing

• ¾ cup plain Greek yogurt (or mayo)

• 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar

• 1–2 tbsp honey

• Salt & black pepper to taste

👩‍🍳 Instructions

1️⃣ Prep Broccoli

• Chop into very small bite-size pieces.

• Optional: Blanch 30 seconds for softer texture.

2️⃣ Make Dressing

• Whisk yogurt (or mayo), vinegar, honey, salt & pepper.

3️⃣ Combine

• In large bowl mix broccoli, apple, onion, cranberries, nuts, cheese.

• Pour dressing over and toss well.

4️⃣ Chill

• Refrigerate 30–60 minutes before serving for best flavor.

💡 Tips for Best Texture

✔ Toss apples in a little lemon juice to prevent browning
✔ Toast nuts for deeper flavor
✔ Add cooked crispy turkey bacon for extra crunch
✔ Make it ahead — tastes better after a few hours

🥗 Nutrition (Approx per serving)

• Calories: 180–250 (depends on dressing)

• High fiber

• Good source of Vitamin C

• Vegetarian option

🔢 WW Points (Estimate)

Using Greek yogurt + 1 tbsp honey + nuts:

➡️ 4–5 points per serving

Using mayo version:

➡️ 6–8 points per serving

🥦 Why This Salad Works

✔ Crunchy + Creamy combo
✔ Sweet (apple & cranberries) + Savory (onion & nuts)
✔ Great for meal prep
✔ Crowd-friendly potluck dish

Honeycrisp apples are perfect because they:

• Stay crisp

• Are naturally sweet

• Don’t turn mushy quickly

🧂 Dressing Options (Choose Your Style)

🥣 Light & Healthy (Greek Yogurt Base)

• ¾ cup Greek yogurt

• 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar

• 1 tbsp honey

• Pinch salt

➡️ Lower calories & higher protein

🥄 Classic Creamy (Mayo Base)

• ¾ cup mayo

• 1 tbsp vinegar

• 1–2 tbsp sugar or honey

➡️ Richer & traditional flavor

🍋 Tangy Version

Add:

• 1 tsp Dijon mustard

• 1 tbsp lemon juice

🥗 Add-Ins & Variations

🥓 Protein Boost

• Grilled chicken (diced)

• Crispy turkey bacon

• Chickpeas (vegetarian protein)

🧀 Cheese Options

• Sharp cheddar

• Feta

• Goat cheese

🌰 Nut Swaps

• Almond slivers

• Walnuts

• Pumpkin seeds

🕒 Make Ahead Tips

✔ Best after chilling 1–3 hours
✔ Keeps fresh in fridge 2–3 days
✔ Add nuts just before serving (to keep crunch)
✔ Toss apples in lemon juice to prevent browning

🔢 Estimated Nutrition (Greek Yogurt Version)

Per serving (1 cup approx):

• Calories: 180–220

• Protein: 6–8g

• Fiber: 3–4g

• WW: 4–5 points

⚖️ Lower Sugar Version

• Skip cranberries

• Use green apple instead

• Replace honey with stevia

➡️ Makes it more diabetic-friendly.