Description
Broccoli Salad is a vibrant and refreshing dish that effortlessly combines crunchy broccoli, savory bacon, and sweet cranberries. This easy-to-make salad is perfect for any occasion, from family gatherings to picnics. With its delightful mix of textures and flavors, it’s sure to become a crowd favorite! Packed with nutritious ingredients like fresh broccoli and sunflower seeds, this salad not only tastes great but provides essential vitamins and minerals. Plus, it can be made in just 10 minutes, making it an ideal choice for busy weeknights or last-minute events. Chill it before serving for the best flavor!
Ingredients
Scale
- 5–6 cups broccoli florets
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese
- ⅔ cup dried cranberries
- ½ cup crumbled bacon
- ½ cup salted sunflower seeds
- ⅓ cup diced red onion
- ¾ cup mayo
- ¼ cup sour cream
- 1 ½ Tablespoon white wine vinegar
- 3 Tablespoons sugar
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine broccoli florets, cheddar cheese, cranberries, bacon, sunflower seeds, and red onion.
- In a small bowl, whisk together mayo, sour cream, vinegar, sugar, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Pour the dressing over the broccoli mixture and toss until evenly coated.
- Refrigerate for at least one hour before serving to enhance flavors.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: N/A
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 20mg