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Broccoli and Apple Salad Recipe

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A refreshing and crunchy Broccoli and Apple Salad combining crisp broccoli florets, sweet red apple, and crunchy nuts, all tossed in a tangy and slightly sweet dressing made with olive oil, white vinegar, balsamic cream, honey, and mustard. Perfect as a light lunch or a vibrant side dish.

Ingredients

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Salad Ingredients

  • 300 g Broccoli florets (10 ½ oz)
  • 1 Red bell pepper, cut into pieces
  • 1 Red apple
  • 30 g Pine nuts (1 oz)
  • 60 g Blanched almonds, roughly chopped (2 oz)

Dressing Ingredients

  • 4 tbsp Extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 tbsp White vinegar
  • 2 tbsp Balsamic cream vinegar
  • 1 tbsp Honey
  • 2 tsp Mustard
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • ½ tsp Black pepper

Instructions

  1. Toast the nuts: In a dry pan over medium heat, toast the pine nuts until they turn golden brown and fragrant. Be sure to stir frequently to avoid burning. Remove from heat and set aside. Chop the blanched almonds roughly if not done already.
  2. Chop the veggies and fruit: Finely chop the broccoli florets, red bell pepper, and red apple into small, bite-sized pieces. The goal is to have small, crisp bits in every bite for texture and balance.
  3. Make the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the extra virgin olive oil, white vinegar, balsamic cream vinegar, honey, mustard, salt, and black pepper until fully emulsified and smooth.
  4. Mix it up: In a large bowl, combine the chopped broccoli, bell pepper, apple, toasted pine nuts, and roughly chopped almonds. Pour the prepared dressing over the salad and toss well to evenly coat all ingredients.

Notes

  • Toast nuts carefully as they can burn quickly; toast just until golden and aromatic.
  • Use a sharp knife to finely chop the broccoli and apple for best texture.
  • The balsamic cream vinegar adds sweetness and depth; white vinegar keeps it bright.
  • This salad can be prepared a few hours ahead; keep chilled and toss again before serving.
  • For a vegan version, substitute honey with maple syrup or agave nectar.

Keywords: Broccoli salad, apple salad, healthy salad, vegetarian salad, crunchy salad, nuts salad, easy salad recipe

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