Description
This Best Broccoli Salad Ever is a delightful combination of fresh broccoli florets, crispy bacon, cheddar cheese, sweet dried cranberries, and crunchy sunflower seeds, all tossed in a creamy dressing. It’s the perfect side dish for any occasion, from barbecues to potlucks.
Ingredients
Scale
Fresh Broccoli Salad:
- 4 cups fresh broccoli florets
Dressing:
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 2 tbsp honey
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Add-Ins:
- 1/2 cup cooked and crumbled bacon
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/3 cup red onion, finely diced
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries
- 1/2 cup sunflower seeds
Instructions
- Mix Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine broccoli, bacon, cheddar cheese, red onion, cranberries, and sunflower seeds.
- Prepare Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, honey, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Toss: Pour dressing over broccoli mixture and toss to coat evenly.
- Chill: Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.
Notes
- For a lighter version, use half mayonnaise and half Greek yogurt.
- Try toasted almonds or pecans for a different crunch.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 9 g
- Sodium: 360 mg
- Fat: 23 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 13 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg
