Honeycrisp Apple Broccoli Salad Low-Carb, High-Protein, Super Crunchy
🛒 What You’ll Need
- 2-3 cups Fresh broccoli florets, chopped small 🥦
- 1 large Honeycrisp apple, sliced or diced 🍎
- ½ cup Cooked bacon, crumbled (for that smoky protein!) 🥓
- ¼ cup Red onion, finely diced 🧅
- ¼ cup Toasted pecans or sunflower seeds (for extra crunch!) 🥜
- Optional: A handful of shredded cheddar cheese or dried cranberries (low-sugar) 🧀
The Creamy Zesty Dressing:
- ½ cup Greek yogurt or Mayo ☁️
- 1 tbsp Apple cider vinegar 🍶
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard 🍯
- Salt & Black pepper to taste 🧂🖤
👩🍳 Instructions
- Prep the Base: In a large mixing bowl, combine your fresh broccoli florets and sliced Honeycrisp apples as seen in the photo! 🥦🤝🍎
- Add the Flavor: Toss in the diced red onion, crispy bacon crumbles, and your choice of nuts or seeds. 🥓🧅🌪️
- Whisk the Dressing: In a separate small jar, whisk together the Greek yogurt (or mayo), vinegar, mustard, and seasonings until smooth and creamy. 🌪️🍶✨
- The Big Mix: Pour the dressing over the salad and toss until every piece of broccoli and apple is beautifully coated as shown in the bowl! 🥣🎨🤤
- Let It Set: For the best flavor, refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving. This allows the dressing to soften the broccoli just slightly while keeping that signature crunch! ⏲️❄️💎
- Serve: Give it one final toss and enjoy your refreshing, high-protein salad! 🍽️😋🧤✨
🔥 Pro Tips:
- The “Crunch” Secret: Keep your broccoli florets bite-sized! Smaller pieces ensure you get a bit of everything—apple, bacon, and broccoli—in every single forkful. 🥦🛡️💎
- Keep it Fresh: To prevent your apples from browning if you’re making this ahead of time, toss the apple slices in a little lemon juice before adding them to the bowl. 🍋🎯✨
