Description
Enjoy a refreshing Broccoli Cashew Salad with Apples and Pears that perfectly balances crunch, creaminess, and sweetness. This colorful dish combines fresh broccoli, creamy cashews, juicy apples, and ripe pears, creating a salad that’s not only visually stunning but also packed with flavor. Ideal for potlucks or light lunches, this salad is simple to prepare and will leave your taste buds dancing.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups fresh broccoli florets
- 1 cup raw unsalted cashews (chopped)
- 1 large Honeycrisp apple (diced)
- 1 large Bartlett pear (diced)
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries
- 1/4 cup red onion (thinly sliced)
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Rinse broccoli under cold water, trim tough stems, and cut into bite-sized florets. Set aside.
- Dice the apple and pear into even pieces. Roughly chop the cashews.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
- In a large bowl, combine broccoli florets, chopped fruits, cashews, cranberries, and red onion. Pour dressing over the mixture and toss gently to coat.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg