Broccoli Cranberry Salad
Bright, crisp, and bursting with flavor, this Broccoli Cranberry Salad is a delightful blend of fresh ingredients and rich textures. Perfect for potlucks, picnics, or a quick side dish, this salad combines tender broccoli florets, sweet dried cranberries, crunchy sunflower seeds, savory crumbled bacon, and a touch of tangy red onion. The creamy dressing, made with mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, apple cider vinegar, and a hint of honey, ties everything together with a balance of sweet and tangy notes. Ready in just 15 minutes and packed with vibrant colors and wholesome ingredients, this make-ahead salad ensures a delicious addition to any table that’s as nutritious as it is satisfying. Serve it chilled for a refreshing accompaniment to your next meal!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups broccoli florets
- 0.5 cup dried cranberries
- 0.25 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 0.5 cup sunflower seeds
- 0.5 cup bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 0.5 cup mayonnaise
- 0.25 cup Greek yogurt
- 1.5 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Wash and thoroughly dry the broccoli florets. Chop the broccoli into bite-sized pieces.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the broccoli florets, dried cranberries, finely chopped red onion, sunflower seeds, and cooked, crumbled bacon.
In a separate small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, apple cider vinegar, honey, salt, and black pepper until smooth and creamy.
Pour the dressing over the broccoli mixture in the large bowl.
Toss gently but thoroughly to coat all ingredients evenly with the dressing.
Cover the bowl and refrigerate the salad for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
Give the salad another quick toss before serving. Serve chilled as a side dish or a light meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2403 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 174.7 g | 224% | |
| Saturated Fat | 28.8 g | 144% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 23.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 257 mg | 86% | |
| Sodium | 3757 mg | 163% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 138.4 g | 50% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 22.6 g | 81% | |
| Total Sugars | 74.4 g | ||
| Protein | 77.8 g | 156% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 301 mg | 23% | |
| Iron | 6.9 mg | 38% | |
| Potassium | 1522 mg | 32% | |
*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.
