5.0 from 12 votes
Broccoli Salad Recipe
This Broccoli Salad recipe makes a quick and easy side dish. Tossed in a homemade dressing, this easy broccoli salad is a crowd favorite!
Prep Time
15 mins
Resting Time
30 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 262 kcal
Course:
Side Dish , Salad
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 3 cups fresh broccoli florets cut into bite-sized pieces
- 4 lices Bacon cooked, cooled, and crumbled
- 1/2 /2 cup dried cranberries
- 1/2 /2 cup grated cheddar cheese or cubed
- 1/2 /2 cup salted sunflower seeds
- 1/4 /4 medium red onion optional
Broccoli Salad Dressing
- 1/2 /2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 /4 cup maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
Instructions
- Make the salad. Add the broccoli, crumbled bacon, cranberries, cheddar cheese, sunflower seeds, and onion (if using) to a large mixing bowl.
- Make the dressing. Whisk together the mayonnaise, maple syrup, and apple cider vinegar. Pour over the salad and toss to coat.
- Rest. Cover the salad and refrigerate at least 30 minutes before serving.
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Notes
- To make ahead. Make the broccoli salad as directed. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Stir to combine for serving.
Nutrition Information
Calories
262kcal
(13%)
Carbohydrates
24g
(8%)
Protein
9g
(18%)
Fat
15g
(23%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
5g
Monounsaturated Fat
4g
Trans Fat
0.04g
Cholesterol
20mg
(7%)
Sodium
264mg
(11%)
Potassium
302mg
(9%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
17g
(34%)
Vitamin A
385IU
(8%)
Vitamin C
41mg
(46%)
Calcium
134mg
(13%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 262
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 262kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 24g | 8% |
| Protein | 9g | 18% |
| Fat | 15g | 23% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5g | 29% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Trans Fat | 0.04g | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 20mg | 7% |
| Sodium | 264mg | 11% |
| Potassium | 302mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 17g | 34% |
| Vitamin A | 385IU | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 41mg | 46% |
| Calcium | 134mg | 13% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.