Ingredients
– 8 cups broccoli florets, cut into bite-sized pieces
– ⅓ cup diced red onion
– ½ cup dried cranberries
– ¼ cup sunflower seeds (or chopped nuts such as almonds or pecans)
– ½ cup bacon bits (or real crumbled bacon)
– 1 cup mayonnaise (can substitute half with plain Greek yogurt for a lighter version)
– 3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
– 2 tablespoons granulated sugar (or a sugar substitute like stevia in lesser quantity)
– Salt and black pepper to taste
– Broccoli florets
– Mayonnaise
– Bacon bits
Instructions
1-Wash and thoroughly dry broccoli, cutting into bite-sized pieces including stems.
2-Whisk together the dressing ingredients in a medium bowl.
3-In a large bowl, combine broccoli, onion, cranberries, sunflower seeds, and bacon bits. Pour the dressing over and toss well.
4-Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving to allow the flavors to meld.
Last Step:
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💧 Wash and dry broccoli thoroughly ahead of time to prevent watering down the dressing.
❄️ Chilling the salad improves flavor absorption.
🥓 Reserve some crispy bacon for garnish just before serving to enhance texture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Chill time: 1 hour
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 317
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 330 mg
- Fat: 26 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Carbohydrates: 17 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 18 mg