Ingredients
Salad Ingredients
- 4 cups fresh broccoli florets (about 2 medium heads)
- 1/2 cup shredded carrots
- 1/4 cup diced red onion
- 2 large gala apples, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup pecans, coarsely chopped
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries
Dressing Ingredients
- 1/2 cup lite mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup low fat Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon pepper
Instructions
- Combine Salad Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the fresh broccoli florets, shredded carrots, diced red onion, chopped apples, coarsely chopped pecans, and dried cranberries.
- Prepare the Dressing: In a separate bowl, whisk together the lite mayonnaise, low fat Greek yogurt, lemon juice, sugar, salt, and pepper until smooth and well combined.
- Toss the Salad with Dressing: Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients and toss gently to coat all the components evenly with the dressing.
- Chill Before Serving: Cover the salad and refrigerate until ready to serve, allowing flavors to meld and the salad to chill appropriately, about 20 minutes.
Notes
- You can substitute pecans with walnuts or almonds for a different nutty flavor.
- For a lower sugar version, reduce or omit the added sugar in the dressing.
- Use Greek yogurt for added protein and creaminess while keeping the dressing light.
- This salad is best served chilled and can be made a few hours ahead of time.
- To keep apples from browning, toss them in a little lemon juice before adding to the salad.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
