Broccoli Cashew Salad with Apples and Pears

INGREDIENTS:

For the Salad:
5 cups broccoli florets, chopped into small bites
1 apple, cored and diced
1 pear (firm, not soft), cored and diced
¼ cup red onion, diced
1 cup cashews, toasted or roasted
1 cup dried cranberries

For the Creamy Salad Dressing:
½ cup mayonnaise
½ cup sour cream, kefir, or Greek yogurt
2 tablespoons lemon juice
¼ cup honey, softened or warmed up
¼ teaspoon salt

DIRECTIONS:

Prepare the Salad Components:
Begin by washing the broccoli florets and chopping them into small, bite-sized pieces. Place them in a large salad bowl.
Core and dice the apple and pear, making sure to cut them into similar sized pieces for uniformity in the salad. Add to the bowl with the broccoli.
Dice the red onion finely to avoid overpowering the salad and add to the bowl.
Add the toasted cashews and dried cranberries to the bowl.

Mix the Creamy Dressing:
In a separate small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, sour cream (or kefir or Greek yogurt), lemon juice, honey, and salt. Whisk together until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
Adjust the sweetness or tartness by adding more honey or lemon juice if needed …