Description
This refreshing broccoli salad is a perfect blend of crunchy broccoli, sweet cranberries, savory bacon, and creamy dressing. It’s a versatile and delicious side dish that’s great for picnics, barbecues, or everyday meals.
Ingredients
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Main Salad:
- 4 cups fresh broccoli florets
- 1/2 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries
- 1/2 cup sunflower seeds
- 1/2 cup cooked and crumbled bacon
- 3/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Dressing:
- 3/4 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Prepare Salad: In a large bowl, combine broccoli, red onion, cranberries, sunflower seeds, bacon, and cheddar cheese.
- Make Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, vinegar, honey, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Combine: Pour the dressing over the broccoli mixture and toss to coat evenly.
- Chill: Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
- For a lighter version, use Greek yogurt in place of some or all of the mayonnaise.
- You can also swap raisins for cranberries or omit bacon for a vegetarian option.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 430mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
