Holiday Broccoli Salad
Celebrate the season with Holiday Broccoli Salad, a vibrant and festive side dish bursting with fresh flavors and textures! This recipe combines crisp broccoli florets, sweet dried cranberries, crunchy sunflower seeds, and savory crumbled bacon with a creamy, tangy dressing made from mayonnaise, sour cream, apple cider vinegar, and a touch of honey. Colorful additions like red bell pepper and shredded sharp cheddar cheese make it as visually appealing as it is delicious. Ready in just 30 minutes, this make-ahead salad is perfect for holiday gatherings, offering a balance of wholesome ingredients and indulgent treats. Whether served at a festive party or holiday dinner, this salad is sure to be a crowd-pleaser!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups broccoli florets
- 1 large red bell pepper
- 0.5 small red onion
- 0.5 cup dried cranberries
- 0.25 cup sunflower seeds
- 6 slices bacon slices
- 0.75 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 0.5 cup mayonnaise
- 0.25 cup sour cream
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Cook the bacon slices in a skillet over medium heat until crispy. Transfer to a plate lined with paper towels to drain. Once cooled, crumble the bacon into small pieces and set aside.
Rinse the broccoli florets thoroughly and pat them dry. Chop them into bite-sized pieces and place them in a large mixing bowl.
Dice the red bell pepper and finely chop the red onion. Add both vegetables to the bowl with the broccoli.
Add the dried cranberries, sunflower seeds, shredded cheddar cheese, and crumbled bacon to the bowl.
In a separate small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, sour cream, apple cider vinegar, honey, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.
Pour the dressing over the broccoli mixture and toss everything together until evenly coated.
Cover the salad and let it chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
Serve cold as a flavorful holiday side dish.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2216 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 165.8 g | 213% | |
| Saturated Fat | 43.0 g | 215% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 11.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 290 mg | 97% | |
| Sodium | 3271 mg | 142% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 142.2 g | 52% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 21.8 g | 78% | |
| Total Sugars | 81.1 g | ||
| Protein | 60.9 g | 122% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.5 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 907 mg | 70% | |
| Iron | 6.6 mg | 37% | |
| Potassium | 1119 mg | 24% | |
*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.
