Best Broccoli Salad with Bacon and Creamy Dressing
A crunchy and creamy broccoli salad with bacon, dried cranberries, sunflower seeds, and a tangy dressing. Perfect for meal prep and summer gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 0 min
- Total Time: 45 min
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: No Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 pound broccoli florets, chopped
- 1/2 cup chopped red onion
- 1/2 cup cooked bacon, crumbled
- 1/4 cup dried cranberries
- 1/4 cup sunflower seeds
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine broccoli florets, red onion, bacon, dried cranberries, and sunflower seeds.
- In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, sugar, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Pour the dressing over the broccoli mixture and toss to coat evenly.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld.
- Stir before serving.
Notes
- For a sweeter salad, add more dried cranberries or a tablespoon of honey to the dressing.
- You can substitute raisins for dried cranberries if preferred.
- For a tangier dressing, increase the apple cider vinegar slightly.
- This salad is an excellent make-ahead option for meal planning.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 21g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 30mg