Broccoli Delight Salad
Bursting with vibrant flavors and irresistible textures, this Broccoli Delight Salad is the perfect way to brighten up your table. Featuring fresh, crunchy broccoli florets paired with tangy red onion, sharp cheddar cheese, crispy crumbled bacon, and sweet dried cranberries, this salad is a true crowd-pleaser. A sprinkle of sunflower seeds adds a delightful crunch, while a creamy dressing made with mayo, Greek yogurt, apple cider vinegar, and a hint of sweetness ties it all together. Ready in just 20 minutes, this no-cook recipe is ideal for meal prep, potlucks, or a quick and satisfying side dish. Make ahead and refrigerate to let the vibrant flavors meld to perfection—this salad will have everyone coming back for seconds! Keywords: broccoli salad, broccoli delight salad, easy salad recipe, bacon salad, festive side dish.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 cups fresh broccoli florets
- 1 medium red onion
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 cup cooked bacon, crumbled
- 1 cup dried cranberries
- 0.5 cup sunflower seeds
- 0.75 cup mayonnaise
- 0.25 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- to taste salt and pepper
Instructions
Wash and thoroughly dry the broccoli florets, then cut them into bite-sized pieces.
Peel and finely dice the red onion.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the broccoli florets, diced red onion, shredded cheddar cheese, crumbled bacon, dried cranberries, and sunflower seeds.
In a separate small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, apple cider vinegar, granulated sugar, salt, and pepper until smooth and well-combined to create the dressing.
Pour the dressing over the broccoli mixture and toss to coat evenly.
Cover the salad and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to let the flavors meld.
Before serving, give the salad a final toss and adjust the seasoning with more salt and pepper if needed.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
635 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 46.1 g | 59% | |
| Saturated Fat | 11.9 g | 60% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 60 mg | 20% | |
| Sodium | 970 mg | 42% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 36.3 g | 13% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.4 g | 23% | |
| Total Sugars | 23.3 g | ||
| Protein | 21.2 g | 42% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.5 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 222 mg | 17% | |
| Iron | 2.1 mg | 12% | |
| Potassium | 712 mg | 15% | |
*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.
