Ingredients:
2 cups broccoli florets (raw, chopped into small pieces)
1 apple (sliced thinly, any variety like Gala or Fuji)
1/4 cup raisins or dried cranberries (optional, reduce or omit for fewer points)
1/4 cup pecans or walnuts (roughly chopped, you can reduce for fewer points)
1 medium carrot (shredded)
1/4 cup non-fat Greek yogurt (for the dressing)
1 tablespoon light mayonnaise
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
1 teaspoon honey (optional, to taste)
Salt and pepper to taste
Lemon juice (optional, to prevent apples from browning)
Instructions:
Prepare the Broccoli: Blanch the broccoli florets (optional) by steaming them for 2 minutes, then immediately place them in ice water to retain their crunch. This step is optional, and you can also use raw broccoli if you prefer.
Prepare the Apples: Slice the apples thinly. If you’re concerned about browning, toss the apple slices with a little bit of lemon juice.
Combine: In a large bowl, mix together the broccoli, apple slices, shredded carrots, raisins (or cranberries), and nuts.
Make the Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the non-fat Greek yogurt, light mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, honey (if using), salt, and pepper.
Dress the Salad: Pour the dressing over the salad and toss everything to coat evenly.
Chill and Serve: Refrigerate the salad for about 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to blend. Serve chilled.
Notes:
Weight Watchers Tips: You can reduce the amount of nuts and dried fruit to further lower the points. Use more broccoli and apples for volume.
Points Value: Depending on the specific WW plan you follow, most of the vegetables and fruits (like apples and broccoli) are zero points. The points will primarily come from the nuts, dried fruit, and dressing, but this version with yogurt and light mayo should be relatively low in points.
