Description
Discover the joy of making a vibrant and crunchy broccoli salad that’s perfect for any occasion! This easy-to-follow recipe brings together fresh broccoli florets, savory bacon bits, tart dried cranberries, and creamy dressing for a deliciously satisfying dish. Ideal as a side for family gatherings, holiday feasts, or casual picnics, this salad not only impresses with its flavor but also offers nutritional benefits. Enjoy its versatility by adding your favorite ingredients or preparing it ahead of time to enhance the taste. Get ready to serve up a crowd-pleaser that everyone will love!
Ingredients
Scale
- 5–6 cups broccoli florets (1 lb; about 2 ½ heads)
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese (thicker shreds)
- 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 tablespoons white wine vinegar
- 3 tablespoons sugar
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- pepper
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine broccoli florets, cheddar cheese, cranberries, crumbled bacon, sunflower seeds, and diced red onion.
- In a small mixing bowl, whisk together mayo, sour cream, white wine vinegar, sugar, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Pour the dressing over the broccoli mixture and toss until well coated.
- Refrigerate for at least one hour before serving to let flavors meld together.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Side
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 15mg