Description
This Broccoli Salad is a delightful combination of fresh broccoli florets, sharp cheddar cheese, dried cranberries, crispy bacon, sunflower seeds, and red onion, all tossed in a creamy and tangy dressing. It’s a perfect side dish for any occasion!
Ingredients
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Ingredients:
- 5–6 cups broccoli florets¹ (about 1 lb or 450g)
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, thickly grated (115g)
- 2/3 cup dried cranberries (85g)
- 1/2 cup crumbled bacon (60g)
- 1/2 cup salted sunflower seeds (60g)
- 1/3 cup red onion, diced (50g)
Dressing:
- 3/4 cup mayonnaise (175g)
- 1/4 cup sour cream (70g)
- 1 1/2 Tablespoons white wine vinegar
- 3 Tablespoons sugar (40g)
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In a large bowl, mix broccoli florets, cheddar cheese, cranberries, bacon, sunflower seeds, and red onion.
- Prepare Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together mayo, sour cream, vinegar, sugar, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Toss Salad: Pour the dressing over the broccoli mixture and toss well to coat.
- Chill and Serve: For optimal flavor, refrigerate the salad for at least an hour before serving. Toss again before serving and store leftovers in the fridge.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
