Description
This Best Broccoli Salad Ever is a delightful combination of fresh broccoli florets, red onion, dried cranberries, sunflower seeds, bacon, and sharp cheddar cheese, all tossed in 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 medium heads)
Additional Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup red onion, finely diced
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries
- 1/2 cup roasted sunflower seeds
- 1/2 cup cooked and crumbled bacon
- 3/4 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Prep the Salad: In a large mixing bowl, combine the broccoli florets, red onion, dried cranberries, sunflower seeds, crumbled bacon, and shredded cheddar cheese.
- Make the Dressing: In a separate small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, sugar, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Combine and Chill: Pour the dressing over the broccoli mixture and toss until evenly coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving to allow the flavors to meld. Stir well before serving.
Notes
- This salad can be made up to a day in advance.
- For a lighter version, use Greek yogurt in place of some or all of the mayonnaise.
- You can also swap raisins for cranberries or use chopped almonds instead of sunflower seeds.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3/4 cup
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 420 mg
- Fat: 27 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg
