Tasty Broccoli Salad
Crisp, colorful, and bursting with flavor, this Tasty Broccoli Salad is the ultimate make-ahead side dish! Featuring fresh, tender broccoli florets tossed with crunchy sunflower seeds, smoky crumbled bacon, sweet dried cranberries, and sharp shredded cheddar cheese, this salad offers a delightful balance of textures and flavors. A creamy, tangy dressing made from mayonnaise, white vinegar, and a touch of sugar ties everything together beautifully, creating a refreshing dish that’s perfect for potlucks, barbecues, or weekday meals. Ready in just 15 minutes of prep time and served chilled, this crowd-pleaser is guaranteed to make vegetables the star of any meal!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups Fresh broccoli crowns
- 0.5 cup Red onion
- 1 cup Shredded cheddar cheese
- 0.5 cup Cooked bacon, crumbled
- 0.25 cup Sunflower seeds
- 0.25 cup Dried cranberries
- 0.75 cup Mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons White vinegar
- 2 tablespoons Granulated sugar
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Wash the broccoli crowns thoroughly and pat them dry. Chop them into bite-sized florets and place them in a large mixing bowl.
Dice the red onion into small, fine pieces and add it to the bowl with the broccoli.
Add the shredded cheddar cheese, cooked and crumbled bacon, sunflower seeds, and dried cranberries to the bowl. Toss everything together gently to combine.
In a small separate bowl, prepare the dressing by whisking together the mayonnaise, white vinegar, granulated sugar, salt, and black pepper until smooth and well combined.
Pour the dressing over the broccoli mixture and toss everything 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 together.
Before serving, give the salad a quick stir. Serve chilled as a side dish or a light lunch. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
466 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 37.6 g | 48% | |
| Saturated Fat | 9.9 g | 49% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 45 mg | 15% | |
| Sodium | 729 mg | 32% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 20.4 g | 7% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.5 g | 16% | |
| Total Sugars | 10.7 g | ||
| Protein | 14.4 g | 29% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 204 mg | 16% | |
| Iron | 1.5 mg | 8% | |
| Potassium | 535 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.
