Cran Broccoli Salad
Brighten up your table with this vibrant and flavor-packed Cran Broccoli Salad, a perfect balance of sweet, tangy, and savory notes! Crisp broccoli florets are paired with sweet dried cranberries, crunchy sunflower seeds, and smoky crumbled bacon, all tossed in a creamy dressing made with mayonnaise, white vinegar, and a hint of sugar for a deliciously tangy kick. Red onion adds a subtle sharpness, while the chilled dressing beautifully melds the flavors together after refrigerating. Ready in just 20 minutes with minimal effort, this refreshing salad is an ideal side dish for potlucks, barbecues, or any casual gathering. Plus, it's a feast for the eyes with its mix of colors and textures—perfect for impressing guests!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups broccoli florets
- 0.75 cups dried cranberries
- 0.5 cups red onion
- 0.5 cups sunflower seeds
- 6 slices bacon
- 0.75 cups mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons white vinegar
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
Instructions
Cook the bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crispy. Remove from the pan, drain on paper towels, and crumble into small pieces. Set aside.
Rinse the broccoli florets under cold water and pat them dry with a clean kitchen towel. Cut the florets into bite-sized pieces if necessary.
Dice the red onion into small pieces.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the broccoli florets, dried cranberries, diced red onion, sunflower seeds, and the crumbled bacon.
In a separate small bowl, prepare the dressing by mixing the mayonnaise, white vinegar, sugar, salt, and black pepper until smooth and creamy.
Pour the dressing over the broccoli mixture and toss until everything is evenly coated.
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld together.
Before serving, give the salad a quick stir and adjust seasoning if needed. Serve chilled.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2500 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 182.2 g | 234% | |
| Saturated Fat | 21.3 g | 106% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 26.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 224 mg | 75% | |
| Sodium | 2547 mg | 111% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 183.9 g | 67% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 25.5 g | 91% | |
| Total Sugars | 105.4 g | ||
| Protein | 44.0 g | 88% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 258 mg | 20% | |
| Iron | 6.9 mg | 38% | |
| Potassium | 1051 mg | 22% | |
*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.
