Description

A fresh and crunchy Broccoli and Apple Salad combining crisp broccoli florets, sweet red apple, and colorful red bell pepper, tossed with toasted pine nuts and almonds for a delightful crunch. The salad is dressed with a tangy and slightly sweet vinaigrette made from extra virgin olive oil, white vinegar, balsamic cream vinegar, honey, and mustard, perfect for a light and healthy side dish or snack.

Ingredients

Scale

Vegetables and Fruit

300 g Broccoli florets (10 ½ oz)
1 Red bell pepper, cut into pieces
1 Red apple

Nuts

30 g Pine nuts (1 oz)
60 g Blanched almonds, roughly chopped (2 oz)

Dressing

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

Toast the nuts: In a dry pan over medium heat, toast the pine nuts until they turn golden brown, stirring frequently to avoid burning. Set aside. Roughly chop the blanched almonds and keep ready.
Chop the veggies and fruit: Finely chop the broccoli florets, red bell pepper, and red apple into small, bite-sized pieces to ensure a crisp texture in every bite.
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 the mixture is well combined and emulsified.
Mix it up: In a large bowl, combine the finely chopped broccoli, bell pepper, apple, toasted pine nuts, and chopped almonds. Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients and toss everything thoroughly until evenly coated. Serve immediately or chilled.

Notes

Toast nuts carefully, as they can burn quickly; keep stirring while toasting.
For extra crunch, you can add some finely chopped celery or raw carrots.
This salad is best served fresh but can be refrigerated for up to 1 day covered in an airtight container.
If you prefer a vegan version, substitute honey with maple syrup or agave nectar.
The dressing can be adjusted in sweetness or acidity based on personal preference by altering honey or vinegar amounts.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Category: Salad
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: International

Keywords: broccoli salad, apple salad, healthy salad, nut salad, vegetarian salad, easy salad recipe