Description
A refreshing and crunchy broccoli salad tossed with a sweet and tangy honey Dijon dressing, featuring a delightful mix of dried cranberries, sunflower seeds, crispy bacon, and sharp cheddar cheese. Perfect for summer gatherings or as a flavorful side dish that comes together quickly with no cooking required.
Ingredients
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Salad Ingredients
- 4 cups fresh broccoli florets, chopped into bite-sized pieces
- 1/2 cup red onion, finely diced
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries
- 1/3 cup sunflower seeds or chopped almonds
- 1/2 cup cooked and crumbled bacon
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Dressing Ingredients
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Combine Salad Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, add the chopped broccoli florets, finely diced red onion, dried cranberries, sunflower seeds, cooked crumbled bacon, and shredded cheddar cheese. Mix gently to combine all ingredients evenly.
- Make the Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, honey, apple cider vinegar, salt, and pepper until the dressing is smooth and creamy with no lumps.
- Toss the Salad: Pour the dressing over the broccoli mixture and toss carefully to ensure every bite is coated well with the honey Dijon dressing.
- Chill and Serve: Refrigerate the salad for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together. Serve chilled or at room temperature for best taste.
Notes
- For a lighter version, substitute some or all of the mayonnaise with Greek yogurt.
- To maintain crunchiness, add sunflower seeds and bacon just before serving if preparing the salad a day in advance.
- You can customize the salad by swapping sunflower seeds with almonds or pecans for a different texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 370mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
