Broccoli and Apple Salad

Portions:

8

Serving Size:

3/4 cup

Prep time:

15 – 20 minutes

Cook time:

No cooking, refrigerate for 30 – 60 minutes before serving

Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup low fat plain Greek yogurt
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 4 cups fresh broccoli florets
  • 1 medium apple
  • 1/2 cup red onion
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley
  • 1/2 cup dried sweetened cranberries
  • 1/4 cup walnuts

Instructions

  1. Trim and cut broccoli florets into small bite size pieces. Dice unpeeled apple into small bite-size pieces. Chop the fresh parsley.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the yogurt, mayonnaise, honey, vinegar and parsley.
  3. Add the remaining ingredients and coat with the yogurt mixture. Refrigerate to chill and let the flavors combine. Stir right before serving.

Tips

  • Use your favorite variety of apple.
  • Can be served right away if there is no time to refrigerate.
  • This salad is great during the holidays but can be enjoyed all year long.
  • Add additional fresh parsley before serving, if you’d like.

Submitted by:

Sarah, dietitian from Maryland

Nutrients per serving

Calories

160

Protein

4

g

Carbohydrates

18

g

Fat

8

g

Cholesterol

5

mg

Sodium

63

mg

Potassium

220

mg

Phosphorus

74

mg

Calcium

58

mg

Fiber

2.2

g

Added Sugar

g

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