Broccoli and Apple Salad

Submitted by Kizzikate

"I like this version because there's no mayo- just a light Dijon dressing that enhances the flavors. This is best when chilled overnight. Adjust sugar to taste, before dressing the salad. Cooking time includes chilling."

 

• Ready In: 4hrs 15mins
• Ingredients: 9
• Serves: 8

ingredients

• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 6 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
• 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
• 1 tablespoon canola oil
• 1⁄2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
• 1 dash salt
• 1 head fresh broccoli, coarsley chopped
• 1⁄2 lb apple, chopped (Fugi or Braeburn are best)
• 1⁄4 cup sweet onion, finely chopped

directions

1. In large bowl, whisk together sugar through salt. Add broccoli, toss well. Add apples and onion, toss again.
2. Cover, chill at least 4 hours.

Reviews

[MollyJ]

I liked this a lot. It is tasty and DH said who would have thought of putting apples with broccoli. Very light and tasty and I thought it did okay in the fridge for at least a couple days; after that the apples become a little too vinegar saturated though I ate it all. It begs to be messed with not for the sake of improvement but because it is adaptable. I had only purchased a couple of broccoli crowns so I added in some chopped celery and that was very good, too. Well worth repeating.

 

[Rachel Leah D]

Yummm! I made the dressing with 1/2 the amount of sugar, and olive instead of canola oil. Sadly -- it didn't keep too well in the fridge, and the flavor went kind of "off" after a day or two. I should have gobbled it all up right away!

 

[aaquwaa]

Very good, used Granny Smiths. The dressing was really tangy and good. I think next time I will put a few toasted walnuts on right before serving. Definitely a keeper.

 

[Deb from Ca]

Great salad....just what I was looking for. I wanted a light, vegetarian broccoli salad and I had some apples that needed to be eaten. I threw in some raisins and jicama for a little added sweetness and crunch. It went great with grilled beef and veggie burgers. I will add this to my cookbook. Thanks Kizzikate.

 

[loof751]

This is a different and delicious broccoli salad! I don't care for onion so left it out, otherwise made as directed. Loved the addition of the apple, and the fresh ground pepper is a must - it's a perfect balance to the tangy/sweet dressing. Thanks for posting this recipe!