The Ultimate Best Broccoli Salad
A vibrant and nutritious broccoli salad with a crunchy texture and a delightful creamy dressing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 4 cups broccoli florets
- 1 cup cooked bacon, chopped
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or your choice)
- 1/4 cup sunflower seeds
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prep the broccoli: Start by rinsing your broccoli florets under cold water. Chop them into bite-sized pieces.
- Cook the bacon: Sauté the chopped bacon in a skillet over medium heat for 5–7 minutes until crispy.
- Mix the dressing: In a large bowl, combine mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, sugar, salt, and pepper. Whisk until creamy.
- Combine the base: Add broccoli, bacon, cranberries, sunflower seeds, and cheese to the dressing. Fold together gently.
- Chill and serve: Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to let flavors meld.
Notes
This salad gets better as it sits! You can make it a day ahead for convenience.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: broccoli salad, side dish, potluck, healthy salad