Description
This Creamy Broccoli Salad Recipe is a delightful combination of fresh broccoli florets, sharp cheddar cheese, sweet dried cranberries, crunchy sunflower seeds, crispy bacon, and a creamy dressing. Perfect for picnics, potlucks, or as a side dish for any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Fresh Broccoli Salad:
- 5 cups fresh broccoli florets (about 2 small heads)
Additional Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries
- 1/3 cup sunflower seeds
- 6 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 3/4 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Prepare Salad: In a large bowl, combine broccoli, red onion, cheddar cheese, cranberries, sunflower seeds, and bacon.
- Make Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, vinegar, honey, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Combine: Pour dressing over broccoli mixture and toss until coated.
- Chill: Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.
- Serve: Toss again before serving.
Notes
- You can substitute Greek yogurt for half of the mayo to lighten it up.
- For a vegetarian version, omit the bacon or use a plant-based alternative.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes (for bacon)
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 390mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
