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Colorful and fresh Broccoli Salad with nuts and dressing served in a bowl.

Broccoli Salad

A delightful salad combining crunchy broccoli, sweet cranberries, and salty bacon, perfect for gatherings and celebrations.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 280
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 7 cups broccoli florets Cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 cup grated sharp cheddar cheese Can use packaged shredded cheese
  • ⅔ cup dried cranberries
  • ½ cup chopped bacon Cooked and chopped
  • ½ cup salted sunflower seeds Optional: Toast for extra crunch
  • ⅓ cup chopped red onion
Dressing
  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • 3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons sugar

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Cut the broccoli into bite-sized pieces. Rinse and drain thoroughly.
  2. Add the broccoli to a large mixing bowl.
  3. If using a block of cheese, shred it; otherwise, use packaged shredded cheese. Add cheese to the bowl with broccoli.
  4. Measure and add the dried cranberries to the bowl.
  5. Chop the cooked bacon and add it to the mixture.
  6. Measure and add the salted sunflower seeds.
  7. Chop red onion and add ⅓ cup to the bowl.
Dressing Preparation
  1. In a separate bowl, mix mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, and sugar. Stir the dressing until well combined, then pour it over the salad.
Combining
  1. Toss everything together until the broccoli and other ingredients are well coated in the dressing.

Notes

For best flavor, let the salad chill in the refrigerator for about an hour before serving. The salad can be stored for up to three days in an airtight container.