Description
A refreshing broccoli salad featuring crispy bacon, creamy dressing, and crunchy sunflower seeds, perfect for gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh broccoli florets
- 1/2 cup cooked bacon, crumbled
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup red onion, diced
- 1/4 cup sunflower seeds
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Combine broccoli florets, crumbled bacon, shredded cheddar cheese, diced red onion, and sunflower seeds in a large bowl.
- Whisk together the dressing ingredients—mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, sugar, salt, and pepper—in a separate bowl.
- Pour the dressing over the broccoli mixture and toss to coat evenly.
- Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld beautifully.
Notes
For a lighter alternative, substitute Greek yogurt for mayonnaise. Add sunflower seeds just before serving to maintain crunch.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: broccoli salad, side dish, picnic salad, cucumber salad, easy salad, summer salad