Description
This Creamy Broccoli Salad combines crunchy, fresh broccoli with sweet raisins, crisp red onion, tart apple, and toasted almonds, all coated in a creamy mayonnaise and sour cream dressing. It’s a refreshing and easy-to-make side dish, perfect for potlucks, BBQs, or as a healthy snack!
Ingredients
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1 head broccoli, chopped into florets
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1/2 cup raisins
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1/2 large red onion, sliced thin
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1 apple, peeled and chopped
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1/4 cup sliced almonds
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1/2 cup mayonnaise
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1/2 cup sour cream
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1–2 tablespoons sugar (to taste)
Instructions
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Prepare the ingredients:
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Chop the broccoli into bite-sized florets. Peel and chop the apple, and thinly slice the red onion.
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Toast the sliced almonds in a dry skillet over medium heat for 2-3 minutes until golden, stirring occasionally. Set aside to cool.
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Make the dressing:
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In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, sour cream, and sugar until smooth and combined. Adjust the sweetness by adding more sugar if desired.
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Assemble the salad:
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In a large bowl, combine the broccoli, raisins, apple, red onion, and toasted almonds.
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Pour the dressing over the salad and toss everything together until evenly coated.
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Chill and serve:
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Refrigerate the salad for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld. Serve cold.
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Notes
For extra crunch, you can add sunflower seeds or chopped pecans.
You can adjust the sweetness by increasing or decreasing the sugar to suit your taste.
If you want a lighter version, you can use Greek yogurt instead of sour cream and reduce the mayo.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: None (just the time for toasting the almonds)
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: No-Bake, Tossed Salad
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Broccoli Salad, Creamy Salad, Healthy Side Dish, Broccoli Recipes, Easy Salad, Cold Salad, Potluck Recipe