Festive Broccoli Salad with Honeycrisp Apples, Cranberries, Pecans & Pomegranate Jewels

Crisp, colorful, sweet, and tangy — this holiday-ready broccoli salad is bursting with crunch and bright flavors. It’s the perfect fresh side for Christmas dinner, potlucks, or anytime you want a bowl of something cheerful and delicious!

📋 ingredients:

• 4 cups fresh broccoli florets (chopped small)

• 1 large Honeycrisp apple, diced

• 1/2 cup dried cranberries

• 1/2 cup pecans, toasted & chopped

• 1/2 cup pomegranate arils

• 1/4 cup red onion, finely diced

• Optional: 1/2 cup shredded sharp cheddar or feta

creamy dressing:

• 1/2 cup mayonnaise

• 2 tbsp Greek yogurt or sour cream

• 2 tbsp honey

• 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar

• Salt & pepper, to taste

🥣 directions:

make the dressing

In a small bowl, whisk together mayo, Greek yogurt, honey, apple cider vinegar, salt, and pepper until smooth and creamy.

build the salad

In a large bowl, combine broccoli, diced apples, cranberries, pecans, pomegranate arils, and red onion.

toss it together

Pour the dressing over the salad and gently mix until everything is evenly coated.

chill

Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes so the flavors mingle and the broccoli softens slightly.

serve

Give it a quick toss, sprinkle on extra pecans or pomegranate jewels if you want a prettier presentation, and enjoy!

💡 tips:

• Add crispy bacon for a smoky twist

• Swap Honeycrisp for Pink Lady or Fuji apples

• Toast the pecans for extra flavor (5 minutes in a dry pan)

• Make ahead — it holds well for 1–2 days in the fridge

⏲ prep time: 10 mins | chill time: 30 mins

serves: 6