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 cupsfresh broccoli florets (about2heads of broccoli)
- 1/2 cupred onion, finely chopped
- 3/4 cupsharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1/2 cupdried cranberries
- 1/2 cupsunflower seeds
- 6slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 3/4 cupmayonnaise
- 1/4 cupsugar
- 2 tablespoonsapple 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 abaking sheetand bake at 400°F until crispy.
Nutrition
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 10
- Fat: 21
- Carbohydrates: 15
- Protein: 9