Delectable Broccoli Salad
Elevate your side dish game with this Delectable Broccoli Salad, a refreshing and flavorful medley of crisp broccoli florets, tangy red onion, creamy cheddar cheese, and the irresistible crunch of sunflower seeds and crispy bacon. Sweet bursts of raisins or dried cranberries add a delightful contrast, while a zesty homemade dressing made with mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, and a touch of sugar ties it all together beautifully. Ready in just 15 minutes and perfect for potlucks, picnics, or weeknight dinners, this no-cook broccoli salad is the ultimate crowd-pleaser. Serve it chilled for a vibrant, make-ahead dish that’s as versatile as it is delicious!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups fresh broccoli florets
- 0.5 medium red onion
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 6 slices crispy cooked bacon
- 0.5 cup sunflower seeds
- 0.5 cup raisins or dried cranberries
- 0.75 cup mayonnaise
- 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. Chop them into bite-sized pieces and place them in a large mixing bowl.
Finely dice the red onion and add it to the bowl with the broccoli.
Crumble the cooked bacon into small pieces and toss it into the bowl.
Add the shredded cheddar cheese, sunflower seeds, and raisins (or dried cranberries) to the bowl with the broccoli mixture.
In a separate small mixing bowl, prepare the dressing by whisking together the mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, granulated sugar, salt, and black pepper until smooth and creamy.
Pour the dressing over the broccoli mixture and toss everything together until evenly coated.
Cover the salad and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
Before serving, give the salad a gentle toss and adjust salt or pepper, if needed. Serve chilled.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
482 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 38.3 g | 49% | |
| Saturated Fat | 9.4 g | 47% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 40 mg | 13% | |
| Sodium | 647 mg | 28% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 24.7 g | 9% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.2 g | 15% | |
| Total Sugars | 15.0 g | ||
| Protein | 13.0 g | 26% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 194 mg | 15% | |
| Iron | 1.6 mg | 9% | |
| Potassium | 526 mg | 11% | |
*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.
