Broccoli Crunch Salad with Apples and Almonds
This broccoli crunch salad is made with sliced apples, grated carrot, sliced scallions, dried cranberries, and toasted almonds, and is then tossed together with a light dressing. It is easy to make, super healthy, and delicious too!
Equipment
- Large Mixing Bowl
Ingredients
- 4 cups Broccoli cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 Apple thinly sliced
- 1 Carrot grated
- ¼ cup Scallions thinly sliced
- ¼ cup Dried Cranberries
- ⅓ cup Slivered Almonds toasted
Dressing
- ⅓ cup Olive Oil
- 1 Lemon juiced
- 1 Tablespoon Dijon Mustard
- 1 Tablespoon Maple Syrup
- ½ teaspoon Garlic Powder
- ½ teaspoon Onion Powder
- ¼ teaspoon Salt
- ¼ teaspoon Black Pepper
Instructions
- Combine all the salad ingredients together in a large mixing bowl.
- Blend the dressing ingredients together, and then stir it into the salad.
- Serve, and enjoy!
Notes
- I used both broccoli florets and stalks in this salad. Cut the florets into bite-sized pieces and thinly slice the stalks.
- To toast almonds, add them to a large skillet and toast for 3-4 minutes over medium heat until browned and fragrant. No oil required!
- Any type of apple may be used!
- Red onion may be substituted for the scallions.
Nutrition
Serving: 4Calories: 323kcalCarbohydrates: 29gProtein: 5gFat: 23gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 16gTrans Fat: 1gSodium: 232mgPotassium: 531mgFiber: 7gSugar: 16gVitamin A: 3211IUVitamin C: 100mgCalcium: 96mgIron: 2mg