Yummy Broccoli Apple Salad

Summer means lighter meals and ones that are easy to make!

BROCCOLI APPLE SALAD – source unknown

Broccoli, pecans, cranberries, carrots and apples come together to make an amazing salad with delicious flavors and textures. The creamy dressing on top makes this salad absolutely incredible!

Ingredients:

4 cups fresh broccoli florets (about 2 medium heads)
½ cup shredded carrots
¼ cup diced red onion
2 large apples, finely chopped (I used gala apples)
½ cup pecans, coarsely chopped
½ cup dried cranberries

Creamy dressing ingredients:

½ cup lite mayonnaise
½ cup low fat Greek yogurt
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon sugar
¼ teaspoon salt
⅛ teaspoon pepper

Instructions:

In a large dish combine broccoli, carrots, red onion, apples, pecans, and dried cranberries.

To make the dressing: Whisk together mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, lemon juice, sugar, salt and pepper.

Add the dressing to the salad and toss to coat. Chill until ready to serve.

To combine salad and a main course, try this Grilled Lemon Herb Mediterranean Chicken Salad.

And for dessert, try Kris Carr’s Raw Berry Cream Brownies.

 

It’s never too late to make healthier choices!