Broccoli, Apple, & Cheddar Salad with Creamy Honey Mustard Vinaigrette
Please excuse the unnecessarily long title of this salad. I just love every ingredient so much that I didn’t want to leave anything out. :)
The funny thing is, I posted something very similar last fall and decided to call it a Big Bowl of Comfort because I couldn’t think of a better name and yet here I am again, stumped like a chump. I thought naming recipes was supposed to be the easy part?
I’m not sure if it’s because of the St. Patrick’s Day hype or the fact that spring is in the air but I am craving greens like crazy these days, especially in the form of light and healthy salads. You know, so my midsection pooch will be a little less noticeable when I start peeling off layers of clothes for the warmer weather.
I decided to take all of the things I loved about the Big Bowl of Comfort and make it into a slightly lighter version that’s more fitting for bikinis spring.
To start, fresh broccoli is lightly roasted alongside crispy chickpeas and toasted maple pecans. Then all of that gets placed on a bed of baby spinach topped with crisp apples and cubed cheddar cheese which is finished off with a creamy honey mustard dressing.
The end result is pretty fantastical, if I don’t say so myself.
The crunchy textures of the chickpeas, broccoli and apple go so well with the creamy cheddar and honey mustard dressing. I LOVE it.
Plus it’s a great option to pack for lunches. Just store everything in an airtight container then bring the apple and the dressing on the side and add ‘em whenever you’re ready to eat. Easy, healthy, and oh-so-good. I hope you enjoy!
