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Broccoli Salad

Broccoli Salad

A delicious Broccoli Salad featuring crunchy vegetables and a creamy dressing.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Refrigeration Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 6 cups
Calories 291 kcal

Equipment

  • large bowl
  • small bowl
  • whisk

Ingredients
  

Vegetable Ingredients

  • 5-6 cups broccoli florets about 2 ½ heads of broccoli
  • 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese thicker, not finely shredded
  • ⅔ cup dried cranberries
  • ½ cup crumbled bacon cooked
  • ½ cup salted sunflower seeds
  • ⅓ cup red onion diced into small pieces

Dressing Ingredients

  • ¾ cup mayo olive oil mayo recommended
  • ¼ cup sour cream can substitute with plain Greek yogurt
  • 1 ½ Tablespoon white wine vinegar or other vinegar options
  • 3 Tablespoons sugar
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon pepper

Instructions
 

Preparation Steps

  • Combine broccoli florets, cheddar cheese, dried cranberries, bacon, sunflower seeds, and onion in a large bowl.
  • In a separate, small bowl, whisk together mayo, sour cream, vinegar, sugar, salt, and pepper until smooth and well-combined.
  • Pour dressing over broccoli combination and toss or stir well.
  • Broccoli salad may be served immediately, but for best flavor refrigerate for at least one hour before serving. Make sure to toss broccoli salad thoroughly again before serving.

Notes

Store in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 3-4 days. For advanced preparation, store salad and dressing separately, then combine before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 291kcalCarbohydrates: 17gProtein: 8gFat: 19gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 33mgSodium: 617mgPotassium: 92mgFiber: 1gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 50IUVitamin C: 4.1mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 0.7mg
Keyword Broccoli Salad, creamy salad, Healthy Salad, quick salad, vegetable salad
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