Description
Broccoli Bacon Salad is a refreshing and savory side dish that combines crisp broccoli florets with crunchy bacon, dried cranberries, and a creamy dressing. This vibrant salad is perfect for picnics, barbecues, or family gatherings, offering a delightful mix of flavors and textures that everyone will love. Easy to prepare and customizable, it’s sure to become a staple at your table!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups fresh broccoli florets
- 6 slices bacon, cooked until crispy
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 cup dried cranberries or raisins
- ½ cup sunflower seeds, toasted
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
Instructions
- Wash and chop the broccoli into bite-sized pieces.
- Cook the bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crispy; drain on paper towels.
- In a large bowl, combine the broccoli, crumbled bacon, cheddar cheese, cranberries or raisins, and sunflower seeds.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together mayonnaise and apple cider vinegar until smooth; pour over the salad mixture and stir until well-coated.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least one hour before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 20mg