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Apple Cranberry Broccoli Slaw Salad

  • Author: Avery
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 6–8 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

This Apple Cranberry Broccoli Slaw Salad is crunchy, creamy, sweet, tangy, and full of fresh flavor. It combines crisp broccoli slaw, juicy apple, dried cranberries, crunchy pecans, red onion, cheddar cheese, and sunflower seeds with a creamy honey Dijon dressing. It is perfect for holidays, potlucks, family dinners, BBQs, church gatherings, or an easy make-ahead side dish that looks colorful and tastes delicious.

Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 bag broccoli slaw, about 12 oz
  • 1 large Honeycrisp or Fuji apple, diced
  • 1/2 cup dried cranberries
  • 1/2 cup chopped pecans or walnuts
  • 1/3 cup red onion, finely diced
  • 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese, optional
  • 1/4 cup sunflower seeds, optional

For the Creamy Dressing:

  • 3/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

  1. Prepare the apple:
    Dice the apple into small bite-sized pieces. Leave the skin on for extra color, sweetness, and crunch.
  2. Make the dressing:
    In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper until smooth and creamy.
  3. Combine the salad:
    In a large mixing bowl, add the broccoli slaw, diced apple, dried cranberries, chopped pecans, red onion, cheddar cheese, and sunflower seeds if using.
  4. Add the dressing:
    Pour the creamy dressing over the salad and toss gently until everything is evenly coated.
  5. Chill:
    Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes so the flavors can blend and the salad becomes extra refreshing.
  6. Serve:
    Toss again before serving. Top with extra cranberries, pecans, or sunflower seeds for a pretty, crunchy finish.

Notes

  1. This salad is completely no-cook, which makes it a quick and easy side dish for busy days, holidays, or last-minute gatherings.
  2. Broccoli slaw holds up better than regular lettuce, so it stays crunchy even after chilling.
  3. Dice the apple into small pieces so it mixes evenly throughout the salad and gives every bite a sweet crunch.
  4. If making this salad ahead of time, add the nuts or sunflower seeds right before serving so they stay crisp.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Category: Salad, Side Dish
  • Method: No-Cook
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 245
  • Sugar: 14 g
  • Sodium: 210 mg
  • Fat: 18 g
  • Saturated Fat: 3.5 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 20 g
  • Fiber: 3 g
  • Protein: 4 g
  • Cholesterol: 15 mg

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