Cheddar Broccoli Salad
Crunchy, creamy, and bursting with flavor, this Cheddar Broccoli Salad is the ultimate crowd-pleaser for any gathering! Featuring tender, bite-sized broccoli florets, sharp cheddar cheese, crispy bacon, sweet red onion, and a delightful crunch from sunflower seeds, this salad is a fresh twist on classic comfort food. Tossed in a rich and tangy dressing made with mayonnaise, sour cream, and apple cider vinegar, it strikes the perfect balance of savory and sweet with a touch of zing. Ready in just 15 minutes with no cooking required (aside from prepping the bacon), it’s the ideal make-ahead dish that gets even better after an hour in the fridge. Whether served as a vibrant side dish at your next barbecue or as a light, satisfying lunch, this broccoli salad is an easy, flavor-packed option that everyone will love. Perfect keywords: broccoli salad recipe, cheddar broccoli salad, easy side dish, bacon broccoli salad, creamy broccoli salad.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 cups Broccoli florets
- 1 cup Sharp cheddar cheese (shredded or cubed)
- 0.5 cup Red onion (finely chopped)
- 0.5 cup Crispy bacon (cooked and crumbled)
- 0.5 cup Sunflower seeds (unsalted)
- 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 thoroughly dry the broccoli florets. Cut them into bite-sized pieces if they are not already prepared.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the broccoli florets, shredded or cubed cheddar cheese, chopped red onion, crumbled crispy bacon, and sunflower seeds. Set aside.
In a separate smaller bowl, prepare the dressing by whisking together the mayonnaise, sour cream, apple cider vinegar, sugar, salt, and black pepper until smooth and well combined.
Pour the dressing over the broccoli mixture and gently toss until all the ingredients are evenly coated.
Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld together.
Before serving, give the salad a quick stir to redistribute the dressing evenly. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
Serve chilled as a side dish or a light main course. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
451 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 39.7 g | 51% | |
| Saturated Fat | 10.8 g | 54% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 48 mg | 16% | |
| Sodium | 711 mg | 31% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 13.5 g | 5% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.0 g | 11% | |
| Total Sugars | 6.8 g | ||
| Protein | 14.6 g | 29% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 204 mg | 16% | |
| Iron | 1.7 mg | 9% | |
| Potassium | 146 mg | 3% | |
*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.
