Broccoli Salad Recipe
Creamy and crisp, this salad is easy to make, nutritious, and features a salty-sweet mix of cranberries, sunflower seeds, bacon, red onion, and cheddar cheese.
Ingredients
- 5-6 cups broccoli in bite-sized pieces, raw or blanched, florets
- 1 cup cheddar cheese shredded, sharp
- 2/3 cup dried cranberries
- 1/2 cup Bacon cooked and crumbled
- 1/2 cup sunflower seeds salted
- 1/3 cup red onion finely chopped
- 3/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1 1/2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
- 3 tablespoons sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the broccoli florets, shredded cheddar cheese, dried cranberries, crumbled bacon, sunflower seeds, and chopped red onion.
- In a separate small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, sour cream, white wine vinegar, sugar, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Pour the dressing over the broccoli mixture and toss well.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.
Nutrition Information
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 397
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 397kcal | 20% |
| Carbohydrates | 20g | 7% |
| Protein | 9g | 18% |
| Fat | 32g | 49% |
| Saturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 14g | 82% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 37mg | 12% |
| Sodium | 480mg | 20% |
| Potassium | 291mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 14g | 28% |
| Vitamin A | 561IU | 11% |
| Vitamin C | 51mg | 57% |
| Calcium | 147mg | 15% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.