Broccoli Cashew Salad with Apples, Pears, and Cranberries
This Broccoli Cashew Salad with Apples, Pears, and Cranberries is a vibrant, refreshing dish packed with flavor and nutrients. Perfect for any gathering, it combines crunchy broccoli, sweet apples, juicy pears, and tart cranberries, all tossed in a creamy homemade dressing. A delicious and healthy salad that can be made ahead of time and easily customized for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings
- Category: Salad
- Method: Tossing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
- 5 cups chopped broccoli florets
- 1 apple, cored and diced
- 1 pear, cored and diced (firm, not soft)
- ¼ cup diced red onion
- 1 cup roasted or toasted cashews
- 1 cup dried cranberries
For the creamy salad dressing:
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- ½ cup sour cream (or kefir or Greek yogurt)
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- ¼ cup honey (softened or warmed up)
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine chopped broccoli, diced apple, diced pear, diced red onion, roasted cashews, and dried cranberries.
- In a separate small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream (or kefir or Greek yogurt), lemon juice, honey, and salt. Ensure the honey is softened to make it easier to mix.
- Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients and toss everything together until evenly coated.
Notes
- Make ahead: You can prepare this salad a day in advance; just store it in the fridge.
- For a lighter version, swap some of the mayo or sour cream with Greek yogurt or kefir.
- Customize with other nuts like pecans, walnuts, or pistachios, and try different fruits like grapes or citrus.
