Sweet Tangy Broccoli Salad
Brighten up your table with this Sweet Tangy Broccoli Salad, a refreshing combination of crisp broccoli florets, shredded carrots, and finely diced red onion, all brought to life with a creamy, zesty dressing. This crowd-pleasing salad is enhanced with crunchy sunflower seeds, savory crumbled bacon, and a burst of sweetness from dried cranberries, making every bite a delightful balance of flavors and textures. In just 15 minutes of prep time, you'll have a vibrant side dish that's perfect for potlucks, picnics, or a healthy weekday treat. With its irresistible blend of sweet and tangy notes from the apple cider vinegar dressing, this broccoli salad is guaranteed to be a standout recipe for every occasion. Serve it chilled to let the flavors meld beautifully, and watch it disappear from the plate!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups Fresh broccoli florets
- 0.5 large Red onion
- 1 cup Shredded carrots
- 0.5 cup Cooked bacon, crumbled
- 0.25 cup Sunflower seeds
- 0.3 cup Dried cranberries
- 0.5 cup Mayonnaise
- 0.25 cup Sour cream
- 1.5 tablespoons Apple cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons Granulated sugar
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 0.25 teaspoons 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.
Add the shredded carrots, crumbled bacon, sunflower seeds, and dried cranberries to the bowl. Toss to combine.
In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, sour cream, apple cider vinegar, granulated sugar, salt, and black pepper until smooth to create the dressing.
Pour the dressing over the broccoli mixture and toss until everything is evenly coated.
Cover the salad and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to let the flavors meld together.
Before serving, give the salad a final toss and adjust seasoning if needed. Serve the salad cold as a side dish or light meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
341 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 25.8 g | 33% | |
| Saturated Fat | 5.8 g | 29% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 26 mg | 9% | |
| Sodium | 631 mg | 27% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 20.2 g | 7% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.2 g | 15% | |
| Total Sugars | 12.6 g | ||
| Protein | 8.9 g | 18% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 69 mg | 5% | |
| Iron | 1.2 mg | 7% | |
| Potassium | 468 mg | 10% | |
*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.
