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Take-out Tuesday, Nutty Broccoli & Fruit Salad

I chose broccoli as the flavor of the month for January, in an effort to eat healthier and

You’ve got to try this salad!

I got the recipe from Julia’s Album and the only change I made was adding almonds

It really doesn’t need them, as the salad already has cashews, but I loved the extra crunch and flavor

It is so refreshing, healthy and satisfying!

There’s only a dash of mayo and sour cream, it’s mostly just the good stuff

Chop the fruit and vegetables up into small dice

Make sure you chop the red onion finely, and don’t use too much…

it adds just the right amount of balance to the sweetness of the fruit

The dressing is brilliant and so so easy!

I was skeptical about this dressing, just mayo, sour cream or yogurt, honey, lemon, and salt

but Julia raved about it, and it does not disappoint!

It is creamy, dreamy delightful!

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Nutty Broccoli & Fruit Salad

Course Salad
Cuisine American
Keyword broccoli salad, broccoli salad with fruit and nuts, healthy salad
Prep Time 10 minutes
Servings 2

Ingredients

  • 2 large fresh broccoli stalks or 3 cups broccoli florets
  • 1/2 sweet red apple such as Honeycrisp or Gala
  • 1/2 ripe pear
  • 1 slice red onion
  • 1/2 cup cashews
  • 1/2 cup sliced almonds
  • 1/2 cup dried cranberries
  • Dressing
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/4 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 2 T honey
  • pinch of Kosher salt

Instructions

  • Dice apple, pear and onion into small pieces.* Remove stems from broccoli and chop the floretes. Place everything in a salad bowl and add cranberries and nuts.
  • Whisk mayonnaise with other ingredients until combined and smooth.
  • Toss with dressing to taste, using more for a very creamy salad, or less for just a touch of moisture.

Notes

*it is not necessary to peel fruit
Increase ingredients for more servings
 

I also recommend this Spinach & Kale Salad with Broccoli Croutons

It has a warm vinaigrette that makes it perfect for winter

And this Broccoli Salad with Fruit Nuts and Berries and Sweet Sesame Dressing

Eat more veggies!

Enjoy!

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