Marvelous Broccoli Salad
Brighten up your table with this Marvelous Broccoli Salad, a crisp and colorful medley of fresh broccoli florets, tangy red onion, sharp cheddar cheese, and crunchy sunflower seeds, perfectly complemented by the smokiness of crumbled bacon and the sweet-tart burst of dried cranberries. Tossed in a creamy, zesty dressing made with mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, and a hint of sugar, this easy-to-make salad offers the perfect balance of flavors and textures. Ready in just 15 minutes and chilled to perfection, it’s a crowd-pleasing option for potlucks, family dinners, or as a vibrant side dish for your next barbecue. Packed with bold ingredients and irresistible charm, this make-ahead broccoli salad is guaranteed to steal the spotlight on any menu.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups fresh broccoli florets
- 0.5 red onion
- 0.75 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 0.5 cups cooked bacon, crumbled
- 0.5 cups dried cranberries
- 0.25 cups sunflower seeds
- 0.75 cups mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 0.25 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
Instructions
Wash and thoroughly dry the broccoli florets. Cut them into bite-sized pieces if needed and transfer to a large mixing bowl.
Finely dice the red onion and add it to the bowl with the broccoli.
Add shredded cheddar cheese, crumbled bacon, dried cranberries, and sunflower seeds to the bowl.
In a small mixing bowl, prepare the dressing by whisking together the mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, granulated sugar, salt, and black pepper until smooth.
Pour the dressing over the broccoli mixture and toss everything together until evenly coated.
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or a lid and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld.
Before serving, give the salad another gentle toss, taste, and adjust the seasoning with extra salt or pepper if needed.
Serve chilled as a flavorful side dish or light main course. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2985 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 231.6 g | 297% | |
| Saturated Fat | 50.8 g | 254% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 11.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 419 mg | 140% | |
| Sodium | 4434 mg | 193% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 147.0 g | 53% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 20.0 g | 71% | |
| Total Sugars | 70.1 g | ||
| Protein | 88.1 g | 176% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 848 mg | 65% | |
| Iron | 6.4 mg | 36% | |
| Potassium | 2366 mg | 50% | |
*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.
