Description
This Best Broccoli Salad Ever recipe is a delicious combination of fresh broccoli florets, sharp cheddar cheese, crispy bacon, red onion, dried cranberries, and sunflower seeds all tossed in a creamy dressing. It’s the perfect side dish for any occasion!
Ingredients
Scale
Fresh Broccoli Salad:
- 5 cups fresh broccoli florets, chopped into bite-sized pieces
Additional Ingredients:
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup cooked crispy bacon, crumbled
- 1/2 cup red onion, finely diced
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries
- 1/3 cup sunflower seeds
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons honey
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine broccoli, cheddar cheese, bacon, red onion, cranberries, and sunflower seeds.
- Make Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, and honey until smooth.
- Toss: Pour the dressing over the broccoli mixture and toss until evenly coated.
- Season: Add salt and pepper to taste.
- Chill: Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.
- Serve: Stir again before serving and enjoy!
Notes
- For a lighter version, substitute Greek yogurt for mayonnaise.
- Add chopped apples or grapes for extra sweetness if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
