Broccoli Cashew Salad with Apples, Pears, and Creamy Dressing Recipe

Crisp broccoli, sweet apples and pears, and crunchy cashews are combined with a creamy, sweet, and acidic vinaigrette to create this cool broccoli cashew salad. It’s a delicious combination of tastes and textures that can be eaten as a light lunch or as a side dish with any dinner. Here’s how to prepare this wholesome and delicious salad:

Ingredients:

For the Salad:

• 5 cups broccoli florets, chopped into small bites
• 1 apple, cored and diced
• 1 pear (firm, not soft), cored and diced

• ¼ cup red onion, diced
• 1 cup cashews, toasted or roasted

• 1 cup dried cranberries

For the Creamy Salad Dressing:

• ½ cup mayonnaise
• ½ cup sour cream, kefir, or Greek yogurt
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• ¼ cup honey, softened or warmed up
• ¼ teaspoon salt

Directions:
Get the salad ingredients ready:
Wash the broccoli florets first, then cut them into bite-sized pieces. Put them in a big basin for salads.

To ensure consistency in the salad, core and dice the apple and pear, being care to cut them into pieces of the same size. Combine with the broccoli in the bowl.
Add the red onion to the bowl after finely chopping it so it doesn’t overshadow the salad.
To the bowl, add the dried cranberries and roasted cashews.

To make the Creamy Dressing, put the mayonnaise, sour cream (or Greek yogurt or kefir), lemon juice, honey, and salt in a separate small dish. Mix with a whisk until the mixture is creamy and smooth.
If necessary, add extra honey or lemon juice to change the sweetness or sharpness.
Mix the dressing and salad together:

Over the salad components in the big bowl, drizzle the dressing. Gently toss to ensure that the dressing coats every component equally.
Before serving, chill:

Before serving, cover the salad and refrigerate it for at least half an hour to maximize its taste. This enables the tastes to combine.
Before serving, quickly toss the salad to re-distribute the ingredients and dressing.

Advice for Toasting Cashews: If you have raw cashews, roast them for a few minutes over medium heat in a dry pan until they are aromatic and brown. This gives them more crunch and improves their taste.
Variations: For more texture and taste, feel free to add other ingredients like chopped celery, shredded carrots, or sunflower seeds.
Serving Ideas: This salad is a great addition to a party or picnic and goes well with grilled meats.
In summary:
The mix of crunchy, creamy, sweet, and sour ingredients in broccoli cashew salad with apples and pears is delicious. It is a nutritious option for any occasion since it is not only palatable to the taste buds but also provides a range of nutrients. Savor this vibrant, simple-to-make salad that will add personality to your supper and wow your guests with its mouthwatering blend of tastes and textures!