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Broccoli Salad

Crunchy Broccoli Salad That Everyone Will Love

This Broccoli Salad is a delightful medley of flavors, perfect for potlucks and quick lunches.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 1 head Broccoli fresh, chopped into bite-sized florets
  • 1 cup Precooked Bacon crisped up for texture
  • 1/2 cup Red Onion finely chopped
  • 1 cup Cheddar Cheese shredded, can be replaced with dairy-free variant
  • 1/4 cup Sunflower Seeds or substitute with pumpkin seeds for nut-free
  • 1/2 cup Dried Cranberries can substitute with other dried fruits
For the Dressing
  • 1 cup Mayonnaise can use Greek yogurt or plant-based mayo
  • 2 tablespoons Apple Cider Vinegar for tanginess
  • 1 tablespoon Honey adjust to taste or omit for sugar-free
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon Pepper

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • whisk
  • Cutting board

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Wash fresh broccoli thoroughly under cool running water. Chop into bite-sized florets.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the broccoli florets with bacon, red onion, cheddar cheese, sunflower seeds, and cranberries. Toss gently.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, honey, salt, and pepper until smooth.
  4. Pour the dressing over the salad mixture and toss gently. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 8gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 70mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Chill for at least 30 minutes to meld flavors. Dress just before serving to maintain crunch.

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