Description
This Broccoli Salad is a delightful mix of fresh broccoli, sweet dried cranberries, crunchy sunflower seeds, and tangy cheddar cheese, all tossed in a creamy dressing. Perfect for picnics, barbecues, or as a make-ahead side dish.
Ingredients
Scale
Fresh Broccoli Salad:
- 4 cups fresh broccoli florets (bite-sized)
- 1/2 cup shredded carrots
- 1/2 cup red onion, finely diced
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries or raisins
- 1/2 cup sunflower seeds or chopped almonds
- 1/2 cup cooked and crumbled bacon (optional)
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
For the Dressing:
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons honey or sugar
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare Salad: In a large bowl, combine broccoli, carrots, red onion, dried cranberries, sunflower seeds, bacon, and cheddar cheese.
- Make Dressing: Whisk together mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, honey, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Combine: Pour dressing over the salad and toss to coat evenly.
- Chill: Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
- Serve: Toss again before serving.
Notes
- This salad tastes even better the next day.
- For a lighter version, use plain Greek yogurt instead of mayo.
- Enhance with diced apples or a splash of lemon juice.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 330mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
