Description
A delightful and easy recipe for the best broccoli salad you’ll ever taste, featuring a perfect blend of fresh broccoli, sweet cranberries, crunchy sunflower seeds, crispy bacon bits, and a creamy dressing.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 8 cups broccoli florets, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1/3 cup diced red onion
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries
- 1/4 cup sunflower seeds
- 1/2 cup bacon bits
Dressing:
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare Dressing: Whisk together mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, sugar, salt, and pepper in a medium bowl. Set aside.
- Combine Ingredients: In a large bowl, mix broccoli, red onion, cranberries, sunflower seeds, and bacon bits. Pour the dressing over and toss until well combined.
- Chill: Refrigerate the salad for at least one hour before serving.
Notes
- Broccoli Salad can be made ahead and refrigerated for up to 24 hours before serving.
- Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for 4-5 days.
- Dry the broccoli well to prevent the dressing from becoming watery.
- Save some bacon bits for garnish and add them just before serving.
- Store-bought coleslaw dressing can be used as an alternative.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 317
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 330mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 18mg
