Roasted Broccoli Apple Raisin Salad

Roasted Broccoli Apple Salad: Creamy roasted broccoli and apple salad with red onion, raisins, and fresh herbs served in a bowl.

Warm roasted broccoli tossed with crisp apple, raisins, pumpkin seeds, red onion, goat cheese, and a creamy lemon yogurt dressing.

Course Salads, Side Dishes

Cuisine American

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 20

Cooling Time 5

Calories 1217kcal

Author Michelle Ordever

Equipment

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil
4 cups broccoli florets roughly chopped
½ cup Greek yogurt
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
1 medium lemon juiced
1 red onion diced
1 apple roughly chopped
½ cup pumpkin seeds toasted
½ cup raisins
2 ounces goat cheese crumbled
¼ cup fresh parsley chopped
Sea salt and black pepper to taste

US Customary - Metric

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 400°F/200°C/Gas 6.
Place the broccoli florets on a large rimmed baking sheet and toss with the olive oil. Season with salt and black pepper and toss again. Roast for 15-20 minutes, until tender-crisp and beginning to brown around the edges.
Remove the roasted broccoli from the oven and allow it to cool for 5 minutes.
Meanwhile, whisk together the Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, and lemon juice in a small bowl. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
Place the roasted broccoli, red onion, apple, toasted pumpkin seeds, and raisins in a large serving bowl.
Pour the creamy dressing over the salad and toss gently until everything is evenly coated.
Top with the crumbled goat cheese and fresh parsley. Serve warm or chilled and enjoy!

Notes

Tips

Roast the broccoli until tender-crisp, with lightly browned edges rather than completely soft.
Allow the broccoli to cool for 5 minutes before assembling the salad.
Toast the pumpkin seeds before adding them for extra crunch and flavor.
Serve the salad while the broccoli is still slightly warm, or chill before serving.

Substitutions

Use a crisp eating apple for the best texture in the finished salad.
Use sunflower seeds instead of pumpkin seeds if preferred.
Substitute feta for the goat cheese for a similarly tangy, salty finish.

Leftovers

Transfer the leftover salad to an airtight container and refrigerate.
The broccoli, apple, and pumpkin seeds will gradually soften once mixed with the dressing, so enjoy the salad fresh.
Not suitable for freezing.

Always consult the Food Standards Agency in your country for the most up-to-date advice on storing and freezing foods: Food Safety (USA) | Food Standards Agency (UK)

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