Description
Bacon Broccoli Salad is a crowd-pleasing dish that combines the crisp, savory goodness of bacon with the fresh, crunchy texture of broccoli. This vibrant and flavorful salad is a fantastic side dish or light meal, perfect for potlucks, picnics, or as a healthy addition to your weeknight dinner routine.
Ingredients
- 5 cups fresh broccoli florets
- 6 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
- ½ cup red onion, finely chopped
- ¾ cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ cup sunflower seeds
- ½ cup dried cranberries
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons sugar
Instructions
1. Gather all the fresh ingredients.
2. Cut the broccoli florets into bite-sized pieces.
3. Cook the bacon until crispy, then crumble it.
4. Finely chop the red onion and shred the cheddar cheese.
5. Measure out the sunflower seeds and dried cranberries.
6. In a large mixing bowl, combine broccoli, bacon, red onion, cheddar cheese, sunflower seeds, and dried cranberries.
7. In a separate bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, and sugar.
8. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently.
9. Cover and refrigerate for at least an hour before serving.
Notes
For best presentation, serve in a large, shallow bowl.
Consider customizing by substituting cheese or nuts.
This salad can be prepared ahead of time but add dressing just before serving.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 15
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 5
- Sodium: 500
- Fat: 20
- Saturated Fat: 5
- Unsaturated Fat: 15
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 15
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 6
- Cholesterol: 30