Description
Broccoli Salad is a vibrant and delicious side dish that effortlessly combines fresh ingredients into a flavor-packed medley. This easy recipe features crunchy broccoli florets, sweet dried cranberries, savory bacon, and creamy dressing, making it a crowd-pleaser at potlucks, barbecues, and family gatherings. Not only is it quick to prepare in just 10 minutes, but it also offers a nutritious boost with its abundance of vitamins and healthy fats. Perfectly versatile, this salad can be served chilled or as part of a festive spread. With its delightful balance of textures and flavors, this Broccoli Salad is sure to impress everyone at your table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 5–6 cups broccoli florets
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese
- ⅔ cup dried cranberries
- ½ cup crumbled bacon
- ½ cup salted sunflower seeds
- ¾ cup mayonnaise
- ¼ cup sour cream
- 1 ½ tablespoons white wine vinegar
- 3 tablespoons sugar
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the broccoli florets, cheddar cheese, cranberries, bacon, sunflower seeds, and red onion. Toss gently to mix.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, sour cream, white wine vinegar, sugar, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Pour the dressing over the broccoli mixture and stir well to coat all ingredients evenly.
- For best flavor, refrigerate for at least one hour before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 20mg