Best Broccoli Salad
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Best Broccoli Salad
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Crunchy, easy broccoli salad with crispy bacon, sweet dried cranberries, onion, and nuts all tossed in a sweet and tangy dressing. Tips for making the best broccoli salad. A classic potluck, BBQ, or summer side dish recipe!
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Ingredients
- 5 cups broccoli crowns (cut into small bite-size pieces)
- 6 lices Bacon (cooked and cut into pieces)
- 1/3 cup red onion (diced)
- 3/4 cup dried cranberries (or raisins or dried cherries)
- 1/2 cup sunflower seeds (or chopped almonds, pecans, or walnuts)
Dressing:
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1 1/2 Tablespoons apple cider vinegar (or white vinegar)
- 1/4 cup sugar (or 3 Tablespoons if you want it less sweet)
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Cook bacon according to package instructions until very crispy. If you want to cook it in the oven, set the oven to 400 degrees and cook on a foil-lined baking sheet for about 20 minutes. Drain on paper towels. Cut into bite-size pieces.
- In a large bowl, toss together broccoli, onion, cranberries, and bacon.
- In a small bowl, stir together mayonnaise, vinegar, sugar, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes. Pour over broccoli salad and toss well until it is completely coated.
- Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to 1 hour before serving. This salad lasts for days in the refrigerator.
Notes
- Broccoli: You want to focus on the broccoli crown part (which is the very top) and cut off most of the stem. If you want to save time, you can buy a bag of pre-cut broccoli crowns so you have less waste. Cut them into small bite-size pieces.
- Bacon: We want crispy bacon for this recipe so that it stands up against the dressing. When cooking the bacon, you can use a skillet, a microwave, or an oven. I love to use the oven when cooking bacon because it is less messy. It is so easy -- just set your oven to 400 degrees and line a baking sheet with aluminum foil. Cook for about 20 minutes, depending on how crispy you like it.
- Red Onion: Diced red onions have a strong punch of flavor, a perfect balance to the sweet cranberries and the savory bacon. Once again, dice these to be very small.
- Dried Cranberries: Can also used dried cherries or raisins. You want these sweet fruits in the salad to provide balance and a fun burst of flavor.
- Sunflower Seeds: Most recipes for broccoli salad call for sunflower seeds. You can also use almonds, walnuts, or pecans. Either way, the crunch of nuts or seeds are characteristics of a classic broccoli salad. I have tried both sunflower seeds and almonds and either one tastes delicious!
Nutrition Information
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Calories
261kcal
(13%)
Carbohydrates
15g
(5%)
Protein
4g
(8%)
Fat
21g
(32%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
11g
Monounsaturated Fat
6g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
15mg
(5%)
Sodium
393mg
(16%)
Potassium
187mg
(5%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
11g
(22%)
Vitamin A
278IU
(6%)
Vitamin C
34mg
(38%)
Calcium
27mg
(3%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 261 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 261kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 15g | 5% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 21g | 32% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 11g | 65% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 15mg | 5% |
| Sodium | 393mg | 16% |
| Potassium | 187mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 11g | 22% |
| Vitamin A | 278IU | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 34mg | 38% |
| Calcium | 27mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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