Broccoli Bacon Cheese Salad
Brighten up your table with the irresistible Broccoli Bacon Cheese Salad, a perfect balance of crisp, savory, and creamy flavors. This quick and easy recipe combines fresh broccoli florets, smoky crumbled bacon, sharp shredded cheddar, and crunchy sunflower seeds, all tied together with a tangy-sweet dressing made from mayonnaise, sour cream, apple cider vinegar, and a touch of sugar. Finely diced red onion adds a subtle zest, making every bite delightfully bold. Ready in just 20 minutes with no cooking required, this make-ahead salad is ideal for potlucks, barbecues, or as a satisfying side dish for any meal. Healthy, hearty, and full of flavor, it’s a crowd-pleaser that you won't want to skip!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups fresh broccoli florets
- 8 slices cooked bacon, crumbled
- 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
- 0.5 cup red onion, finely diced
- 0.5 cup sunflower seeds
- 0.75 cup mayonnaise
- 0.25 cup sour cream
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Wash and pat dry the broccoli florets. Cut them into bite-sized pieces and place them in a large mixing bowl.
Add the crumbled cooked bacon, shredded cheddar cheese, diced red onion, and sunflower seeds to the bowl with the broccoli.
In a separate smaller mixing bowl, combine mayonnaise, sour cream, apple cider vinegar, granulated sugar, salt, and black pepper. Whisk until the dressing is smooth and well combined.
Pour the dressing over the broccoli mixture and toss gently until everything is evenly coated.
Cover the salad and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving to allow the flavors to meld together.
Give the salad a final toss before serving. Enjoy as a side dish or light meal!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
480 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 41.6 g | 53% | |
| Saturated Fat | 11.0 g | 55% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 48 mg | 16% | |
| Sodium | 757 mg | 33% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 15.3 g | 6% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.7 g | 13% | |
| Total Sugars | 7.1 g | ||
| Protein | 13.9 g | 28% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.3 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 200 mg | 15% | |
| Iron | 1.5 mg | 8% | |
| Potassium | 466 mg | 10% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
