Broccoli Salad

This crunchy broccoli salad with bacon is packed with sweet cranberries, sunflower seeds, and a creamy dressing. Perfect for potlucks, BBQs, and quick weeknight sides.

Course Salad, Side

Cuisine American

Prep Time 10

Total Time 10

Servings 1 cup servings

Calories 381kcal

Author Kylee Ayotte

Ingredients

SALAD

8 cups raw broccoli florets cut into small and even pieces
½ cup red onion diced
½ cup dried cranberries
½ cup sunflower seeds
½ cup bacon bits

DRESSING

1 cup mayonnaise
3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
2 tablespoons white sugar
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon pepper

Optional

extra onions, sunflower seeds, cranberries and bacon bits for garnish

Instructions

In a large bowl, combine the 8 cups raw broccoli florets, ½ cup red onion, ½ cup dried cranberries, ½ cup sunflower seeds, ½ cup bacon bits, and toss until evenly mixed.
In a small bowl, whisk together the 1 cup mayonnaise, 3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar, 2 tablespoons white sugar, ½ teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon pepper
Pour dressing over salad ingredients.
Toss lightly until the broccoli is evenly coated.
Serve immediately, garnished with extra onions, sunflower seeds, cranberries and bacon bits if desired.

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