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broccoli salad

Broccoli Salad

A crunchy, tangy broccoli salad with bacon, cranberries, and sunflower seeds tossed in a creamy dressing.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chill Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Salad, Side
Cuisine American
Servings 6 servings
Calories 280 kcal

Equipment

  • Large Bowl
  • Knife and cutting board
  • Small bowl for dressing

Ingredients
  

Salad

  • 4 cups fresh broccoli florets chopped small
  • 1/2 cup cooked bacon crumbled
  • 1/2 cup dried cranberries
  • 1/3 cup red onion finely chopped
  • 1/3 cup sunflower seeds shelled
  • 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese optional

Dressing

  • 3/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 2 tbsp sugar
  • 1/4 tsp salt to taste
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, vinegar, sugar, salt, and pepper until smooth.
  • In a large bowl, combine broccoli, bacon, cranberries, onion, sunflower seeds, and cheddar cheese.
  • Pour dressing over salad and toss until evenly coated.
  • Chill for 10 minutes before serving to let flavors meld.

Notes

For a lighter version, substitute half the mayonnaise with Greek yogurt. Add apples for sweetness or swap bacon for roasted chickpeas for a vegetarian twist.

Nutrition

Calories: 280kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 7gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 320mgPotassium: 350mgFiber: 3gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 60mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 1.5mg
Keyword Broccoli, Crunchy, healthy
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