Common Broccoli Apple Salad Variations & Ingredients
1. Classic Broccoli Apple Salad with Creamy Lemon Dressing
Ingredients: Broccoli florets, apple, carrot, red onion, toasted pecans or walnuts, dried cranberries or raisins.
Dressing: Mayonnaise, sour cream (or Greek yogurt), fresh lemon juice, sugar (optional), salt, and pepper.
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2. Creamy Version with Pecans & Cranberries
Ingredients: Broccoli, apples, carrots, red onion, pecans, dried cranberries.
Dressing: Light mayo, Greek yogurt, lemon juice, sugar, salt, pepper.
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3. Broccoli Apple Salad with Poppyseed Dressing
Ingredients: Broccoli florets, apples, dried cranberries, pecans, red onion.
Dressing: Olive oil, apple cider vinegar, Greek yogurt, Dijon mustard, honey, orange juice, poppy seeds, salt & pepper.
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4. Maple Balsamic Dressing (Mayo-Free)
Ingredients: Raw broccoli, sweet apple, carrots, red onion, toasted pecans or walnuts, dried cranberries.
Dressing: Maple syrup, Dijon mustard, balsamic vinegar, olive oil, lemon juice, salt & pepper.
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5. Loaded Broccoli Apple Salad (Light Version)
Ingredients: Broccoli, shredded carrots, red onion, golden raisins, pepitas, diced apple.
Dressing: Greek yogurt, apple cider vinegar, honey, poppy seeds.
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Choosing a Style That Suits Your Taste
Salad Type Flavor Profile Typical Dressing
Creamy (classic) Rich, tangy-sweet Mayo/Yogurt + Lemon or Cream
Poppyseed-style Lightly sweet with a hint of tang Yogurt + Poppy seeds
Maple-balsamic (mayo-free) Sweet and tangy, lighter Maple + Balsamic + Mustard
Loaded (light with grains/seeds) Nourishing and light Yogurt or light vinaigrette
Pro Tips for Making Your Salad
Prevent browning: Toss apple pieces with a little lemon juice to keep them looking fresh.
Crunch factor: Keep broccoli bite-sized; you can even blanch it for 1–2 minutes for a tender crisp texture.
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Make-ahead: Most recipes benefit from chilling—flavors blend, and it often tastes better after a few hours or even overnight.
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Tastes From Scratch
Example Recipe — Creamy Broccoli Apple Salad
Ingredients:
4 cups broccoli florets (2 medium heads
1 large sweet apple (e.g. Gala, Honeycrisp), finely chopped
½ cup dried cranberries (or raisins)
½ cup toasted pecans or walnuts, chopped
¼ cup finely diced red onion
Optional: shredded carrots for extra color and texture
Creamy Lemon Dressing:
½ cup mayonnaise
½ cup sour cream (or Greek yogurt)
2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
½ tbsp sugar (optional)
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
Combine all salad ingredients in a large bowl.
Whisk together dressing ingredients until smooth.
Pour dressing over salad and toss gently to coat.
Chill for at least 1 hour before serving.
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Final Thoughts
Even though “Brossli apple salad” didn’t yield results, you’ve landed on a delicious concept—Broccoli Apple Salad—which is versatile, refreshing, and packed with nutrients. Whether you prefer creamy or vinaigrette-style, this salad is a great side or even a light main when paired with protein.
If you have any family-specific twists or remember extra details about the dressing or ingredients in the “Brossli” version,
feel free to share—and I’d be glad to help you recreate it more accu