Best Crunchy Broccoli Apple Salad Recipes

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CRUNCHY APPLE SIDE SALAD



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With fiber-rich fruit, light dressing and crunchy walnuts, this is a great side dish or snack. Try it with low-fat granola. -Kathy Armstrong, Post Falls, Idaho

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Breakfast     Brunch     Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 5 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/3 cup fat-free sugar-free vanilla yogurt
1/3 cup reduced-fat whipped topping
1/4 teaspoon plus 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon, divided
2 medium red apples, chopped
1 large Granny Smith apple, chopped
1/4 cup dried cranberries
2 tablespoons chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the yogurt, whipped topping and 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon. Add apples and cranberries; toss to coat. Refrigerate until serving. Sprinkle with walnuts and remaining cinnamon before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 109 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 12mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (16g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

BROCCOLI CRUNCH SALAD



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Broccoli Crunch Salad is a classic salad recipe. Broccoli, dried cranberries, bacon, sunflower seeds (but I add pepitas!) and finely diced red onion is tossed in a simple (like 3 ingredients) dressing. Not only is this salad colorful and crunchy, but delicious too!

Provided by Laurie McNamara

Categories     Salads

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 11

2/3 cup mayonnaise (homemade or store-bought)
1-1/2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
2 teaspoons poppy seeds
kosher salt (to taste)
freshly ground pepper (to taste)
4 slices thick-cut applewood bacon (cooked and finely chopped)
1 large head broccoli (cut into bite-size pieces)
1/2 cup dried cranberries
1/3 cup pepitas
1/3 cup finely chopped red onion
1/4 cup unsalted roasted sunflower seeds (shelled)

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine the mayo, cider vinegar and poppy seeds. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • In a large bowl combine crumbled bacon with the broccoli florets, cranberries, pepitas, onion and sunflower seeds.
  • Pour in the dressing an toss to combine.
  • Cover and chill for 1 hour or longer, or until ready to serve.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 g, Calories 267 kcal, Carbohydrate 14 g, Protein 6 g, Fat 22 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Cholesterol 15 mg, Sodium 232 mg, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 7 g, TransFat 1 g, UnsaturatedFat 17 g

BROCCOLI SALAD



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Fresh broccoli florets team up with crunchy smoked almonds, sweet cranberries, sharp cheddar cheese, and salty bacon in this lightly dressed side dish.

Categories     Fourth of July     spring     Summer     tailgate     salad     side dish

Time 15m

Yield 8-10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 c. mayonnaise
3 tbsp. apple cider vinegar
3 tbsp. granulated sugar
1 tsp. ground black pepper
8 c. small broccoli florets
1 c. dried cranberries
1 c. shredded sharp cheddar cheese
1 c. smoked almonds, chopped
6 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
1/4 c. chopped red onion

Steps:

  • For the dressing: Whisk together the mayonnaise and vinegar in a large bowl until smooth. Stir in sugar and pepper until combined and set aside.
  • For the salad: Add the broccoli florets to dressing mixture; stir together to combine. Add the cranberries, cheese, almonds, bacon, and red onion; stir to combine.
  • Refrigerate at least 1 hour or up to 3 days before serving.

CRUNCHY BROCCOLI-APPLE SALAD



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For those of you who like a variety of flavors and levels of crunch in their broccoli salads, we present this version with Gala apples.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 10m

Yield 10 servings, about 3/4 cup each

Number Of Ingredients 7

6 cups small broccoli florets
1 cup chopped Gala apples
1/4 cup slivered red onions
1/4 cup dried cranberries
2 oz. ATHENOS Blue Cheese, cut into 1/4-inch cubes
1/2 cup KRAFT Lite Ranch Dressing
1/4 cup slivered almonds, toasted

Steps:

  • Combine first 5 ingredients in large bowl.
  • Add dressing; mix lightly.
  • Top with nuts.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 90, Fat 5 g, SaturatedFat 1.5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Sodium 240 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 3 g

QUICK CRUNCHY APPLE SALAD



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Pair crunchy toppings with smooth vanilla in this apple salad with yogurt recipe. You'll love this creative combination! -Kathy Armstrong, Post Falls, Idaho

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Breakfast     Brunch

Time 15m

Yield 5 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

6 tablespoons vanilla yogurt
6 tablespoons reduced-fat whipped topping
1/4 teaspoon plus 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon, divided
2 medium red apples, chopped
1 large Granny Smith apple, chopped
1/4 cup dried cranberries
2 tablespoons chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the yogurt, whipped topping and 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon. Add apples and cranberries; toss to coat. Refrigerate until serving. Sprinkle with walnuts and remaining cinnamon before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 116 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 1mg cholesterol, Sodium 13mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (17g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

CRUNCHY BROCCOLI SALAD



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Growing up, I never liked broccoli, but I'm hooked on this salad's light, sweet taste. It gives broccoli a whole new look and personality. -Jessica Conrey, Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

8 cups fresh broccoli florets (about 1 pound)
1 bunch green onions, thinly sliced
1/2 cup dried cranberries
3 tablespoons canola oil
3 tablespoons seasoned rice vinegar
2 tablespoons sugar
1/4 cup sunflower kernels
3 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine broccoli, green onions and cranberries. In a small bowl, whisk oil, vinegar and sugar until blended; drizzle over broccoli mixture and toss to coat. Refrigerate until serving. Sprinkle with sunflower kernels and bacon before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 121 calories, Fat 7g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 2mg cholesterol, Sodium 233mg sodium, Carbohydrate 14g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

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