Cosmic Crisp® Apple and Broccoli Salad

Ingredients

  • 1 Cosmic Crisp® Apple, finely diced
  • 2 medium heads of broccoli, chopped into small florets
  • 250g bacon, cooked and crumbled
  • 1 cup sultanas or unsweetened dried cranberries
  • 2 small shallots, finely diced
  • 1 ½ cups grated cheddar cheese
  • ⅓ cup toasted pumpkin seeds

Dressing:

  • ⅓ cup extra virgin olive oil
  • ¼ cup mayonnaise
  • 3 tbsp honey
  • 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • ½ lemon, juiced (about 1 tbsp lemon juice)
  • 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ½ tsp black pepper

Directions

To make the Crisp® Apple and Broccoli Salad:

  1. In a large bowl, combine the Cosmic Crisp® apple, broccoli, crumbled bacon, sultanas, cheddar, pumpkin seeds, and shallots. Toss well to ensure everything is evenly mixed.
  2. In a separate bowl, whisk together all the ingredients for the dressing until smooth and well-blended.
  3. Pour the dressing over the broccoli salad, tossing thoroughly to coat all ingredients.
  4. Refrigerate the salad for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavours to meld. Enjoy your refreshing and crisp Cosmic Crisp® Apple and Broccoli Salad!