Festive Broccoli Salad with Honeycrisp Apples, Cranberries, Pecans & Pomegranate Jewels
Add a burst of color and flavor to your next gathering with this Festive Broccoli Salad featuring Honeycrisp Apples, Cranberries, Pecans, and Pomegranate Jewels. This vibrant dish combines fresh broccoli florets with crunchy, sweet apples, tart cranberries, and juicy pomegranate seeds for a delightful crunch in every bite. Packed with nutrients and easy to prepare, it’s perfect for holiday dinners, potlucks, or as a healthy side dish any time of year. Impress your guests with this beautiful salad that not only looks stunning but also offers a refreshing balance of flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: N/A
- Total Time: 0 hours
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 4 cups fresh broccoli florets
- 2 Honeycrisp apples, diced
- 1 cup dried cranberries
- 1 cup finely diced red onion
- 1 cup pomegranate seeds
- 1 cup chopped pecans (optional)
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Wash all produce thoroughly. Dice the Honeycrisp apples and finely chop the broccoli florets.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the chopped broccoli and diced apples. Add dried cranberries and chopped pecans.
- Stir in finely diced red onion for added flavor and optional shredded cheddar cheese for creaminess.
- Gently fold in pomegranate seeds for bursts of sweetness.
- Serve immediately or chill for one hour to meld flavors.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 10mg