Broccoli Apple Salad with Tangy Honey Mustard Dressing

Your Go-To Healthy Salad

Say hello to your new go-to crunchy salad! Broccoli brings cancer-fighting power, apples add fiber and juicy sweetness, and sunflower seeds sprinkle in antioxidant power with vitamin E. Tossed in a zippy honey mustard dressing, this salad is proof that healthy and delicious go hand in hand.

Prep time: 20 minutes
Serves: 4-6

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Recipe courtesy of
  • Lisa Markley Director of Culinary Medicine | AdventHealth Whole Health Institute

Recipe Ingredients

  • 1 pound broccoli florets roughly chopped into small pieces
  • 1/2 cup finely chopped red onion (or sub scallions)
  • 1 medium apple, diced
  • 1/2 cup dried cranberries
  • 1/2 cup roasted sunflower seeds
  • 1/2 cup grated sharp cheddar cheese
  • 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar or red wine vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon sea salt

Preparation

  1. In a large mixing bowl, add the chopped broccoli, onion, apple, sunflower seeds and cheddar cheese.
  2. To make the dressing, combine all dressing ingredients, olive oil, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey, garlic powder and salt, in a jar with a lid and shake until well mixed. Alternatively, you can place the dressing ingredients in small bowl and whisk until well mixed.
  3. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss until all ingredients are lightly coated. Allow salad to marinate in the refrigerator for at least 20 minutes before serving.
  4. Store in the refrigerator for up to 3 to 4 days.

Category Tags

Appetizers and Sides
Gluten-free
Good source of plant protein
High fiber
Raw
Salads
Vegan
Vegetables
Vegetarian
Whole food, plant-based

About the Recipe Author

Lisa Markley, MS, RDN, LD, is an integrative dietitian culinary nutrition expert with nearly two decades of experience working towards improving the health of others. She is passionate about educating others how to harness the healing power of food and healthful lifestyle changes.

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