Description
Broccoli Salad is a vibrant and nutritious dish that brings together the fresh crunch of broccoli with sweet cranberries, creamy dressing, and a satisfying mix of textures. This easy-to-make salad is perfect for any occasion, whether you’re enjoying a picnic, hosting a barbecue, or looking for a colorful side at dinner. With its quick preparation time and the ability to customize ingredients, this Broccoli Salad is sure to please everyone at your table. Plus, it tastes even better after chilling in the fridge, allowing the flavors to meld beautifully.
Ingredients
Scale
- 5–6 cups broccoli florets
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese
- ⅔ cup dried cranberries
- ½ cup crumbled turkey bacon
- ½ cup salted sunflower seeds
- ⅓ cup red onion, diced
- ¾ cup olive oil mayo
- ¼ cup sour cream
- 1 ½ tablespoons white grape juice vinegar
- 3 tablespoons sugar
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine broccoli florets, cheddar cheese, dried cranberries, crumbled turkey bacon, sunflower seeds, and diced red onion. Toss gently.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together mayo, sour cream, white grape juice vinegar, sugar, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Pour the dressing over the broccoli mixture and toss until evenly coated.
- Refrigerate for at least one hour before serving to enhance flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 15mg