Description

Discover a delightful Broccoli Cashew Salad that combines crisp broccoli, crunchy cashews, and sweet apples and pears. This vibrant dish is not just a salad; it’s an experience bursting with flavors and textures. Perfect for picnics or dinner parties, this quick-to-make recipe impresses guests while keeping your taste buds dancing.

Ingredients

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2 cups fresh broccoli florets
1 cup raw cashews (unsalted)
1 medium Honeycrisp apple, cored and sliced
1 medium Bartlett pear, cored and sliced
½ cup dried cranberries
¼ small red onion, thinly sliced
3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
Salt & pepper to taste

Instructions

Prepare the broccoli by chopping it into bite-sized florets. Steam lightly for about 3-4 minutes until vibrant green but still crunchy.
Coarsely chop the cashews and toast them in a dry skillet over medium heat until golden brown, approximately 5 minutes.
Core and slice both apples and pears into thin wedges.
In a large bowl, combine steamed broccoli, fruits, toasted cashews, dried cranberries, and red onion. Gently mix to prevent bruising the fruit.
In a separate bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Drizzle this dressing over the salad mixture.
Toss everything gently until well combined. Let rest for about 10 minutes before serving to enhance flavor.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Category: Salad
Method: No-cook
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
Calories: 250
Sugar: 15g
Sodium: 75mg
Fat: 16g
Saturated Fat: 2g
Unsaturated Fat: 12g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 25g
Fiber: 4g
Protein: 6g
Cholesterol: 0mg

Keywords: - For added flavor variations, consider swapping cashews for walnuts or pecans. - To keep apple and pear slices from browning, toss them in lemon juice immediately after slicing. - This salad is best enjoyed cold; avoid reheating.