Crunchy Broccoli Salad
Brighten up your table with this delightful Crunchy Broccoli Salad, a perfect balance of wholesome veggies, sweet cranberries, and savory bacon, all tossed in a creamy, tangy dressing. Packed with vibrant ingredients like fresh broccoli florets, shredded carrots, and diced red onion, this salad gets its signature crunch from toasted sunflower seeds. A touch of dried cranberries adds sweetness, while crispy bacon brings a smoky contrast. The homemade dressing, featuring a luscious blend of mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, apple cider vinegar, and honey, ties everything together with irresistible flavor. Ready in just 30 minutes and served chilled, this versatile dish makes an excellent side salad for barbecues, potlucks, or everyday meals. It'll quickly become your go-to recipe for a no-fuss, nutrient-packed crowd-pleaser!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups broccoli florets
- 0.5 medium red onion
- 1 large carrot
- 0.5 cup sunflower seeds
- 0.5 cup dried cranberries
- 4 strips bacon
- 0.5 cup mayonnaise
- 0.25 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Cook the bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crispy. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain and cool. Once cooled, crumble into small pieces and set aside.
While the bacon cooks, prepare the vegetables. Chop the broccoli florets into bite-sized pieces, finely dice the red onion, and shred the carrot using a grater or julienne slicer.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the chopped broccoli, red onion, shredded carrot, sunflower seeds, dried cranberries, and crumbled bacon.
In a separate small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, apple cider vinegar, honey, salt, and black pepper until smooth to create the dressing.
Pour the dressing over the broccoli mixture and toss well to ensure everything is evenly coated.
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or a lid and refrigerate for at least 20-30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
Before serving, give the salad a quick toss and transfer it to a serving dish. Garnish with extra sunflower seeds or cranberries, if desired.
Serve chilled as a refreshing side dish or a light, crunchy meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1911 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 134.8 g | 173% | |
| Saturated Fat | 16.2 g | 81% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 25.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 156 mg | 52% | |
| Sodium | 2191 mg | 95% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 144.4 g | 53% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 25.0 g | 89% | |
| Total Sugars | 78.1 g | ||
| Protein | 45.1 g | 90% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 342 mg | 26% | |
| Iron | 7.0 mg | 39% | |
| Potassium | 1187 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.
