Description
Prepare to give your taste buds a joyride with this sensational Best Broccoli Salad with Bacon! Featuring fresh broccoli, crispy bacon, and a creamy, tangy dressing, it’s a party favorite that’s guaranteed to impress. With just the right mix of textures and flavors, this salad is not only a feast for your palate but also a colorful addition to any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups fresh broccoli florets (about 2 heads of broccoli)
- 1/2 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 3/4 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries
- 1/2 cup sunflower seeds
- 6 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 3/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
Instructions
- Prepare the Ingredients: Wash and chop the broccoli into bite-sized pieces. Cook the bacon until crispy, then crumble it. Finely chop the red onion.
- Make the Dressing: In a small bowl, mix the mayonnaise, sugar, and apple cider vinegar until smooth.
- Combine the Salad: In a large bowl, combine the broccoli, onion, cheddar cheese, dried cranberries, sunflower seeds, and bacon.
- Dress the Salad: Pour the dressing over the salad mixture and toss to coat evenly.
- Chill and Serve: Refrigerate the salad for at least one hour before serving to enhance the flavors.
Notes
- Chilling Time: For optimal flavor, let the salad sit in the refrigerator for a few hours or overnight.
- Bacon Tip: For even crispier bacon, lay the strips on a baking sheet and bake at 400°F until crispy.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 25mg