Description
Broccoli Salad is a vibrant and flavorful dish that combines fresh broccoli florets with crispy bacon, sharp cheddar cheese, and sweet cranberries, all tossed in a creamy dressing. Perfect for potlucks, barbecues, or as a nutritious side for family dinners, this salad is both easy to prepare and packed with nutrients. With its delightful crunch and rich flavors, it’s sure to be a crowd-pleaser. Whether served alone or as a complement to grilled meats, Broccoli Salad offers endless versatility and satisfaction in every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 5–6 cups broccoli florets (1 lb)
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese
- 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 Tbsp white wine vinegar
- 3 Tbsp sugar
- salt
- pepper
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine broccoli florets, cheddar cheese, cranberries, bacon, sunflower seeds, and red onion.
- In a small bowl, whisk together mayo, sour cream, white wine vinegar, sugar, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients and mix well to coat evenly.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least one hour before serving for enhanced flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 321
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 425mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 21mg