Description
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of our Broccoli Salad, a delightful combination of fresh broccoli, crunchy sunflower seeds, savory bacon, and sweet cranberries. This easy-to-make dish is perfect for any occasion—from casual summer barbecues to festive holiday gatherings. With a creamy dressing that brings all the ingredients together, this salad is not only visually appealing but also packed with nutrition. In just 10 minutes, you can whip up a refreshing side dish that will impress your guests and keep them coming back for more!
Ingredients
Scale
- 5–6 cups broccoli florets
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese (thicker cut)
- â…” cup dried cranberries
- ½ cup crumbled bacon
- ½ cup salted sunflower seeds
- â…“ cup diced red onion
- ¾ cup mayo
- ¼ cup sour cream
- 1 ½ Tablespoon white wine vinegar
- 3 Tablespoons sugar
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine broccoli florets, cheddar cheese, dried cranberries, crumbled bacon, sunflower seeds, and red onion. Mix thoroughly.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together mayo, sour cream, white wine vinegar, sugar, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Pour the dressing over the broccoli mixture and toss until well coated.
- Refrigerate for at least one hour before serving to allow flavors to meld.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 15mg