Crunchy and Creamy Broccoli-Apple Salad

What do broccoli, pecans, cranberries, carrots, and apples have in common?

By bringing together all these nourishing ingredients, you'll create a colorful salad that you'll love! 

By coating it all with a delicious homemade dressing, you can enjoy a true bowl of freshness with a diversity of aromas and textures!

Maybe you or your children aren't fond of raw broccoli? By combining it with all these ingredients, you'll come to appreciate the crunchy side of this green vegetable. In fact, broccoli is a vegetable that we absolutely must add to our diet! It contains numerous vitamins, is full of fiber, and is very low in carbohydrates. 

In 20 minutes, prepare this fresh and crunchy salad that contains many healthy ingredients, in addition to being of extraordinary simplicity.

You will get approximately 4 to 6 servings to enjoy as a main dish or as a side dish. It’s a great meal idea for lunch boxes or for picnicking at the park!

Ingredients

Salad

• 4 cups (1 L) of fresh broccoli florets (equivalent to about 2 medium-sized broccoli heads)
• ½ cup (125 ml) of grated carrots
• ¼ cup (65 ml) of diced red onion
• 2 large Gala apples, finely chopped 
• ½ cup (125 ml) of pecans, coarsely chopped
• ½ cup (125 ml) of dried cranberries

Dressing

• ½ cup (125 ml) of mayonnaise
• ½ cup (125 ml) of low-fat Greek yogurt
• 2 tablespoons (30 ml) of lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon (15 ml) of sugar
• ¼ teaspoon (1.25 ml) of salt
• 1 pinch of pepper

Preparation

Chop all the vegetables and apples.

In a large bowl, combine the broccoli, carrots, red onion, apples, pecans, and dried cranberries.

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Using two spoons, mix all the ingredients together.

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To make the dressing, whisk the mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, lemon juice, sugar, salt, and pepper until well combined. 

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Add the dressing to the salad and toss well to coat all the ingredients.

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Refrigerate until ready to serve.

Notes:

To prevent the apple pieces from browning, sprinkle them with a bit of lemon juice. An effective tip against the browning of this fruit's flesh!