5 from 30 votes
Broccoli Salad
Broccoli Salad features blanched broccoli florets mixed with a creamy dressing of mayonnaise, vinegar, sugar, and salt, combined with crunchy red onion, dried cranberries, sunflower kernels, cooked bacon, and shredded cheddar. The blend offers a balance of savory, sweet, tart, and crunchy textures, chilled for mellowed flavor.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
1 min
Total Time
11 mins
Servings:
6
servings
Calories:
635 kcal
Course:
Salad
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 12 ounces broccoli or 2 to 3 whole heads, florets
- ¾ cup mayonnaise or substitute plain Greek yogurt
- 3 tablespoons sugar
- 2 ½ tablespoons vinegar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ⅓ cup red onion finely diced (about 1/2 a medium onion)
- ¾ cup dried cranberries
- 1 cup Bacon about 8 ounces of bacon, or use "Real Bacon" pieces, cooked, crumbled
- 1 cup cheddar cheese shredded
- ⅓ cup sunflower kernels roasted, salted
Instructions
- (Optional but recommended step) Bring a large saucepan of salted water to a boil. Add the broccoli florets and cook for 1 minute. Immediately drain the broccoli in a colander with ice and run under cold water to stop the cooking. Allow the broccoli to drain very well. Spread on paper towels or set it in a colander. You want the broccoli as dry as possible.
- In a large bowl, combine the mayonnaise, vinegar, and sugar. Whisk together until the sugar has dissolved.
- Add the onion, cranberries, sunflower kernels, broccoli, and bacon. Toss gently, taking care not to break up the broccoli, until well mixed and coated with the dressing.
- Refrigerate for at least 1 hour for flavors to combine.
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Notes
- Purchasing pre-cut broccoli florets instead of whole heads can save preparation time.
- Make the salad at least one hour ahead, up to eight hours, to allow flavors to combine for best taste.
- Store leftovers in a tightly sealed container in the refrigerator to maintain freshness.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1
Calories
635kcal
(32%)
Carbohydrates
28g
(9%)
Protein
8g
(16%)
Fat
56g
(86%)
Saturated Fat
21g
(105%)
Trans Fat
1g
(50%)
Cholesterol
62mg
(21%)
Sodium
847mg
(35%)
Potassium
262mg
(6%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
19g
(38%)
Vitamin A
562IU
(11%)
Vitamin C
51mg
(57%)
Calcium
175mg
(18%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 635
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 | |
| Calories | 635kcal | 32% |
| Carbohydrates | 28g | 9% |
| Protein | 8g | 16% |
| Fat | 56g | 86% |
| Saturated Fat | 21g | 105% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 62mg | 21% |
| Sodium | 847mg | 35% |
| Potassium | 262mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 19g | 38% |
| Vitamin A | 562IU | 11% |
| Vitamin C | 51mg | 57% |
| Calcium | 175mg | 18% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.