Description
A delightful and colorful broccoli salad that combines crunchy broccoli florets with sweet cranberries, savory bacon, and a creamy dressing. Perfect for picnics, potlucks, or as a refreshing side dish.
Ingredients
Scale
Fresh Broccoli Salad:
- 4 cups fresh broccoli florets
- 1/2 cup shredded carrots
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries
- 1/2 cup sunflower seeds
- 1/3 cup finely chopped red onion
- 6 slices bacon (cooked and crumbled)
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Creamy Dressing:
- 3/4 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Prepare Salad: In a large bowl, mix broccoli, carrots, cranberries, sunflower seeds, red onion, bacon, and cheddar cheese.
- Make Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk mayonnaise, vinegar, honey, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Combine: Pour dressing over salad and toss to coat. Chill for 1 hour before serving.
- Enjoy: Stir well before serving.
Notes
- For a lighter version, substitute Greek yogurt for some or all of the mayonnaise.
- Prepare a day ahead but add bacon just before serving for a crunch.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 370mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
