Description
This Broccoli Salad is a vibrant medley of textures and flavors, making it the perfect side dish for any gathering. Its crunchy broccoli florets mingle with crispy bacon, sweet cranberries, and creamy cheddar cheese, all coated in a tangy dressing that ties everything together.
Ingredients
Scale
- 7–8 cups broccoli florets (around 3–4 heads)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ⅔ cup dried cranberries
- ¾ cup crumbled bacon (about 3–4 slices)
- ½ cup sunflower seeds
- ⅓ cup red onion, diced
- ¾ cup mayonnaise
- 1 ½ tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- ¼ cup sugar
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, sugar, salt, and pepper to create the dressing.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine broccoli and ¾ of the dressing. Stir until broccoli is evenly coated.
- Add cheddar cheese, cranberries, bacon, sunflower seeds, and red onion to the bowl. Gently mix until well combined.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least one hour or overnight for optimal flavor melding.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Sides
- Method: None
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 20mg