Broccoli Apple Pear Cashew Salad

Source: The Olive Cellar, Northland Ave., Appleton

Perfect side dish in summer with any grilled meat or chicken

Ingredients

  • 5 c. broccoli, cut into small florets (rinsed and dried)
  • 1 apple, cored and diced
  • 1 pear, cored and diced
  • ¼ c. red onion, finely chopped
  • 1 c. cashew halves (toasted, optional)
  • 1 c. dried cranberries

Dressing

  • ½ c. Hellman’s mayo with olive oil
  • ½ c. plain Greek yogurt (I use Fage 2%)
  • 2 Tbls. fresh lemon juice
  • 2 Tbls. honey
  • kosher salt, to taste
  • course ground pepper, to taste

Instructions

In a medium bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise and Greek yogurt. Stir in lemon juice and honey. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

In a large bowl, combine broccoli florets, diced apple and pear, red onion, cashews and cranberries; toss to combine.

Pour dressing over broccoli mixture, then toss until everything I evenly coated.

Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to give the flavors a chance to meld. Keeps 1-2 days in the refrigerator.

NOTE: Serves 6-8