Cranberry Broccoli Salad
Bright, tangy, and bursting with flavor, this Cranberry Broccoli Salad is a delightful blend of sweet, savory, and crunchy textures. Featuring fresh, bite-sized broccoli florets paired with chewy dried cranberries, crispy bacon, nutty sunflower seeds, and a pop of red onion, this dish is as colorful as it is nutritious. The creamy dressing—made with a perfect balance of mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, honey, and apple cider vinegar—ties all the ingredients together for a rich yet refreshing finish. Quick to prepare in just 20 minutes and requiring no cooking, this salad is an ideal make-ahead side dish for holidays, potlucks, or weekday meals. Serve it chilled to let the flavors shine, and watch it disappear at your next gathering!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups Broccoli florets
- 0.5 cups Dried cranberries
- 0.25 cups Red onion
- 0.25 cups Sunflower seeds
- 0.5 cups Bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 0.5 cups Mayonnaise
- 0.25 cups Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon Apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Honey
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper
Instructions
Wash and dry the broccoli florets thoroughly. Chop them into bite-sized pieces and add them to a large mixing bowl.
Finely dice the red onion and add it to the bowl with the broccoli.
Add the dried cranberries, sunflower seeds, and crumbled bacon to the bowl and toss well to combine.
In a separate smaller bowl, prepare the dressing. Whisk together the mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, apple cider vinegar, honey, salt, and black pepper until smooth and creamy.
Pour the dressing over the salad mixture and toss thoroughly to ensure everything is well-coated.
Let the salad sit in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
Serve chilled as a refreshing side dish or a light meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2188 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 156.8 g | 201% | |
| Saturated Fat | 26.9 g | 134% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 11.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 257 mg | 86% | |
| Sodium | 3755 mg | 163% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 128.7 g | 47% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 18.4 g | 66% | |
| Total Sugars | 73.0 g | ||
| Protein | 70.7 g | 141% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 273 mg | 21% | |
| Iron | 5.4 mg | 30% | |
| Potassium | 1196 mg | 25% | |
*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.
