Creamy Broccoli Apple Salad with Pistachios, Cranberries, and Red Onion
My creamy broccoli apple salad is full of flavor! It's tossed with a tangy buttermilk dressing and has a nice balance between sweet and savory. Great for summer bbqs or for the holiday table.
Servings 6 servings
Calories 225kcal
Ingredients
Broccoli Salad
- 1 1/2 lb broccoli, cut into bite sized florets
- 1 medium apple, cut into 1/2 inch dice
- 1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion
- 1/4 cup fresh chopped parsley
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries
- 1/4 cup roasted pistachios, chopped
Buttermilk Dressing
- 1/3 cup mayonnaise
- 1/3 cup sour cream
- 1/3 cup buttermilk
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- kosher salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Set out a bowl of ice water. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the broccoli and cook for 2-3 minutes, until crisp-tender. Drain and plunge the broccoli into the ice water to stop its cooking. Once the broccoli is cool, drain the broccoli again and blot it dry with towels.
- Whisk together all the dressing ingredients. Add salt and pepper to taste. (I usually use about 1/2 tsp of kosher salt and a few grinds of pepper.)
- Combine the broccoli, apple, onion, parsley, and cranberries in a large bowl. Pour about 1/2 of the dressing over the salad and toss to mix it well. Transfer the salad to a serving bowl. Top with the pistachios just before serving. And serve with the remaining dressing on the side.
Nutrition
Calories: 225kcal