Description
A vibrant and crunchy broccoli salad with dried cranberries, crispy bacon, and a creamy dressing. Perfect for potlucks and family gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups fresh broccoli florets (about 1 large head)
- 1/2 cup red onion (thinly sliced)
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries
- 1/2 cup sunflower seeds (toasted)
- 1/2 cup bacon bits (cooked crispy)
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Wash the broccoli thoroughly under cold water and cut into bite-sized florets.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, sugar, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the broccoli florets, red onion, dried cranberries, toasted sunflower seeds, and bacon bits. Gently toss together.
- Pour the dressing over the salad mixture and use tongs to coat all ingredients evenly.
- Chill the salad in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving for the best flavor.
Notes
For added customization, consider adding cheese or different fruits. Omit bacon for a vegetarian version.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 30mg