Description
This Broccoli Salad Recipe is a delightful mix of fresh broccoli florets, red onion, cheddar cheese, bacon, sunflower seeds, and dried cranberries, tossed in a creamy dressing. It’s the perfect side dish for any occasion, from picnics to potlucks.
Ingredients
Scale
Fresh Broccoli Salad:
- 5 cups fresh broccoli florets (about 2 heads), chopped small
Additional Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup red onion, finely diced
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup cooked and crumbled bacon
- 1/3 cup sunflower seeds
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries
- 3/4 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Combine Salad Ingredients: In a large bowl, mix broccoli, red onion, cheddar cheese, bacon, sunflower seeds, and dried cranberries.
- Prepare Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, honey, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Toss and Chill: Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to coat evenly. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.
- Enjoy: Serve chilled and savor the flavors of this delicious broccoli salad.
Notes
- For a lighter version, substitute Greek yogurt or a 50/50 mix of mayo and yogurt.
- To prepare in advance, make the salad up to a day ahead and add the bacon just before serving to maintain its crispiness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of recipe
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
