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Broccoli Salad

Broccoli Salad

Jennifer Ryan
Broccoli Salad is fresh, crunchy, and packed with flavor—tossed with bacon, cranberries, and a creamy dressing!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Dinner, Lunch, Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 8
Calories 354 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
  

For the Salad:

  • 120 Grams Bacon or use ready-made bacon bits
  • 700 Grams Broccoli florets chopped into bite-sized pieces
  • 60 Grams Dried cranberries
  • 40 Grams Red onion finely diced
  • 45 Grams Sunflower seeds
  • Parmesan cheese optional

For the Dressing:

Instructions
 

  • Start by cooking the raw bacon in a skillet over medium heat for about 8-10 minutes until crispy. Let it cool, then crumble or chop into small bits.
    120 Grams Bacon
  • In a medium bowl, mix together the mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, sugar, salt, and pepper until smooth and creamy.
    240 Grams Mayonnaise, 3 Tablespoons Apple cider vinegar, 18 Grams Caster sugar, ¼ Teaspoon Black pepper, ⅛ Teaspoon Salt
    Broccoli Salad Dressing
  • In a large mixing bowl, combine the chopped broccoli, cranberries, red onion, sunflower seeds, and cooked bacon.
    700 Grams Broccoli florets, 60 Grams Dried cranberries, 40 Grams Red onion, 45 Grams Sunflower seeds
    Broccoli Salad
  • Pour the dressing over the salad. Toss everything together until evenly coated.
    Broccoli Salad
  • Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving to let the flavors blend.
  • Just before serving, grate a little Parmesan cheese over the salad enjoy.
    Parmesan cheese
    Broccoli Salad

Notes

Tips and Tricks
  • Make ahead: Best when made a few hours ahead or the night before, the flavors develop beautifully over time.
  • Lighter version: Substitute half of the mayo with Greek yogurt for a healthier, tangier twist.
  • Add-ins: Feel free to add shredded carrots, grated cheese, or even diced apples for extra texture.
  • Bacon shortcut: Use pre-cooked bacon or real bacon bits, just crisp them up quickly in a pan.

Nutrition

Calories: 354kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 6gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 17gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 13mgSodium: 477mgPotassium: 349mgFiber: 4gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 568IUVitamin C: 79mgCalcium: 57mgIron: 2mg
Keyword broccoli, creamy salad, green, green salad, healthy, healthy dinner, healthy eating, healthy lifestyle, healthy recipe, healthy recipes, healthy snacks, salad, salad dressing
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