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Home » Seasonal » BBQ » Pear Apple Broccoli Salad

Pear Apple Broccoli Salad

Created: May 27, 2018 Updated: September 9, 2020 by Lyuba Brooke 5 Comments

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Delicious cold broccoli salad with sweet and fruity tones that is perfect for summer cook-outs. This broccoli salad is packed with apples, pears, pecans, blue cheese crumbles, and mixed with homemade Apple Vinaigrette.

Pear Apple Broccoli Salad in a bowl

BROCCOLI SALAD

Lots of cook-outs and BBQ parties are happening this holiday weekend and even more to come as summer is fast approaching. My house is no exception, we’ve been grilling so much lately that the inside the house now has a lingering grill smell.

I do not mind that smell at all. The smell of food cooking on the grill is an intoxicating scent that represents summer season. Waking up in the morning and catching a whiff of that scent is like tasking the yummy burgers and kebabs we had the night before. Makes me want to grill all over again.

It’s a vicious cycle but a tasty one for sure. That’s what summer is all about, having fun outdoors, splashing in the pool, and cook-outs.

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Pear Apple Broccoli Salad in a bowl

I am deep in the summer mood already with summer recipes swirling in my head. It’s all burgers, chicken,  cedar plank salmon, and side salads in there. I got a great idea for a broccoli salad the other that that would be great to bring to a barbecue party.

My new favorite salad to make is a pear-apple chicken salad and I have it at least once a week. There is something special about the combination of sweet, fresh fruit in a savory salad mixed with some blue cheese and an apple vinaigrette.

I’ve decided to turn this salad obsession into a broccoli salad. It turned out fantastic! The flavors go wonderfully with fresh, crispy broccoli. This side salad will be a hit of every backyard barbecue party.

Pear Apple Broccoli Salad in a bowl with a wooden spoon

HOW TO MAKE A BROCCOLI SALAD:

The best news is that there is NO cooking involved and all you have to do is chop some fruit and veggies.

Pick out nice, crispy broccoli for the salad because it will be the best texture after it gets a chance to soak up some apple vinaigrette.

Make this broccoli salad about 2 hours ahead of time and let it sit in the fridge to “marinade.”

You can choose to use candied pecans (pralines) or regular pecans according to your sweetness preference.

Adding a shallot will add another layer of flavor for those who like the taste of raw onion.

After all your ingredients have been chopped and added to the bowl, all you need to do is mix it all with some apple vinaigrette, chill, and enjoy.

Apple vinaigrette can be homemade or store-bought.

Pear Apple Broccoli Salad in a bowl on a table with a apple in the background

SOME MORE SALAD RECIPES TO TRY:

Mexican Street Corn Salad

Italian Tortellini Salad

Strawberry Kiwi Fruit Salad

Parmesan Dill Potato Salad

 

Pear Apple Broccoli Salad in a bowl with apples in the background

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Pear Apple Broccoli Salad

This broccoli salad is packed with apples, pears, pecans, blue cheese crumbles, and mixed with homemade Apple Vinaigrette.
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Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
Resting time: 2 hours hours
Total Time: 2 hours hours 10 minutes minutes
Servings: 6 (Makes about 6 cups)
Calories: 362kcal
Author: Lyuba Brooke

Ingredients

  • 2 broccoli bunches each bunch is normally 3 stalks
  • 1 large Fuji apple another sweeter apple can be used
  • 1 pear
  • 1 cup candied pecans plain pecan can be substituted
  • 1/2 cup blue cheese crumbles
  • 1 shallot
  • 3/4 cup apple vinaigrette
  • Dash of salt
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Instructions

  • Cut off broccoli florets and chop them into smaller pieces. Add broccoli to a mixing bowl.
  • Slice shallot thinly and add it to the broccoli.
  • Peel, core, and dice apple and pear. Add it to the broccoli as well. 
  • Chop pecan and add it to the bowl with other veggies and fruit.
  • Add blue cheese crumbles to the bowl. Mix everything gently and add a little salt. 
  • Add apple vinaigrette and mix gently until all evenly combined. 
  • Cover the bowl and refrigerate for a couple of hours before serving.

Notes

All images and text ©Lyubov Brooke for ©Will Cook For Smiles. Please do not use my images without prior permission. If using my posts in collections and features, please link back to this post for the recipe. Disclaimer: Nutrition information shown is not guaranteed to be 100% accurate as most ingredients and brands have a slight variation.

Nutrition

Calories: 362kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 8mg | Sodium: 311mg | Potassium: 774mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 18g | Vitamin A: 1365IU | Vitamin C: 183.8mg | Calcium: 172mg | Iron: 1.9mg
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ABOUT LYUBA

I’m Lyuba Brooke, mother of 2, the cook, recipe developer, photographer, and author behind willcookforsmiles.com. I share many classic and original recipes, cooking tips, and tutorials. My passion is sharing delicious meals for everyone to try. Read more...

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Filed Under: BBQ, Salad, Side Dishes

All images and text ©Lyubov Brooke for ©Will Cook For Smiles. Please do not use my images without prior permission. If using my posts in collections and features, please link back to this post for the recipe. Disclaimer: Nutrition information shown is not guaranteed to be 100% accurate as most ingredients and brands have variations.

Comments

  1. Julia Gill says

    December 18, 2018 at 7:10 am

    I needed a recipe to use raw broccoli in Will try

    Reply
  2. Julia Gill says

    December 18, 2018 at 7:08 am

    4 stars
    This salad look and sound health. I needed a recipe I could raw broccoli in. Will try.

    Reply
  3. Kiara says

    November 18, 2018 at 11:16 am

    5 stars
    I really need to eat healthier so i should try this

    Reply
  4. Health n Wellness Mantra says

    June 7, 2018 at 9:04 am

    Wow, what an amazingly tasty salad recipe. Such salads must be included in our daily diet. I am a health blogger and I just loved it.

    Reply
    • lyuba says

      June 18, 2018 at 12:36 pm

      I’m so happy you like it! Thank you 🙂

      Reply

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I’m Lyuba Brooke, mother of 2, the cook, recipe developer, photographer, and author behind willcookforsmiles.com. I share many classic and original recipes, cooking tips, and tutorials. My passion is sharing delicious meals for everyone to try. Read More.

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