My Broccoli Salad
Bright, crunchy, and irresistibly creamy, My Broccoli Salad is the perfect harmony of textures and flavors for any occasion. Featuring fresh broccoli florets, savory crumbled bacon, tangy red onion, and bursts of sweetness from raisins or dried cranberries, this salad strikes a balance between wholesome and indulgent. A velvety dressing made with mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, apple cider vinegar, and a hint of honey ties everything together, creating a vibrant dish that's both satisfying and refreshing. Packed with cheddar cheese and sunflower seeds for added richness and crunch, this easy-to-make salad is ready in just 15 minutes and is perfect for meal prep, potlucks, or summer barbecues. Serve it chilled for the ultimate crowd-pleasing side dish that will have everyone coming back for seconds!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups broccoli florets
- 0.5 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 0.5 cup cooked bacon, crumbled
- 0.25 cup sunflower seeds
- 0.5 cup raisins (or dried cranberries)
- 0.75 cup mayonnaise
- 0.25 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine the broccoli florets, chopped red onion, shredded cheddar cheese, crumbled bacon, sunflower seeds, and raisins.
In a separate small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, apple cider vinegar, honey, salt, and pepper until smooth and well combined.
Pour the dressing over the broccoli mixture and toss until everything is evenly coated.
Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
Cover the bowl and refrigerate the salad for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld together.
Give the salad a quick stir before serving. Serve chilled and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3141 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 240.9 g | 309% | |
| Saturated Fat | 57.2 g | 286% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 11.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 456 mg | 152% | |
| Sodium | 5197 mg | 226% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 158.5 g | 58% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 17.8 g | 64% | |
| Total Sugars | 87.0 g | ||
| Protein | 106.4 g | 213% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 1160 mg | 89% | |
| Iron | 7.7 mg | 43% | |
| Potassium | 1925 mg | 41% | |
*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.
