Description
Broccoli Salad is a vibrant and delicious dish that combines crunchy broccoli florets with savory bacon, sweet cranberries, and creamy cheddar cheese. This easy recipe not only offers a delightful mix of flavors but also serves as a nutritious side for picnics, family gatherings, or holiday meals.
Ingredients
Scale
- 5–6 cups broccoli florets
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese (thickly shredded)
- ⅔ cup dried cranberries
- ½ cup crumbled bacon
- ½ cup salted sunflower seeds
- ⅓ cup diced red onion
- ¾ cup mayonnaise
- ¼ cup sour cream
- 1½ tablespoons white wine vinegar
- 3 tablespoons sugar
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine broccoli florets, cheddar cheese, cranberries, bacon, sunflower seeds, and diced onion.
- In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, white wine vinegar, sugar, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Pour the dressing over the salad mixture and toss to coat evenly.
- Refrigerate for at least one hour before serving to allow flavors to meld.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: N/A
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 20mg