Description
This Amish Broccoli Salad is a fresh, crunchy, and flavorful dish that combines crisp broccoli, savory bacon, sweet apples, and tangy cheddar cheese, all tossed in a creamy dressing. Perfect for potlucks, family dinners, or any gathering, it’s an easy-to-make salad that is sure to be a crowd-pleaser! Ready in minutes and bursting with texture and flavor!
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 cups fresh broccoli florets
- 1/2 cup red onion, finely diced
- 1/2 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1/2 cup cooked bacon, crumbled
- 1/4 cup sunflower seeds
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries or raisins
- 1 large apple, diced
For the Dressing:
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp sugar
- 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Salad: In a large mixing bowl, combine the broccoli florets, diced red onion, shredded cheddar cheese, crumbled bacon, sunflower seeds, dried cranberries, and diced apple.
- Make the Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, sugar, apple cider vinegar, salt, and pepper until smooth and creamy.
- Toss the Salad: Pour the dressing over the broccoli mixture and toss until everything is evenly coated.
- Chill and Serve: Cover the salad and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving to allow the flavors to meld. Serve chilled.
Notes
- For a lighter dressing, substitute half the mayonnaise with plain Greek yogurt.
- Want more crunch? Add extra sunflower seeds or swap in some toasted almonds or pecans.
- This salad holds up well, so feel free to make it a day ahead—just be sure to refrigerate it!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: None (except for bacon if not pre-cooked)
- Category: Salad, Side Dish
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Amish, American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 30mg