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The Best Broccoli Salad
This potluck favorite gets rave reviews every time! A fresh, crisp broccoli salad is tossed in a simple & creamy homemade dressing.
Prep Time
20 mins
Additional Time
1 hr
Total Time
1 hr 20 mins
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 317 kcal
Course:
Salad
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 8 cups broccoli florets cut into bite-sized pieces
- ⅓ cup diced red onion
- ½ cup dried cranberries
- ¼ cup sunflower seeds
- ½ cup bacon bits
Dressing
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Whisk together dressing ingredients in a medium bowl. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, combine broccoli, onion, cranberries, sunflower seeds, and bacon bits. Pour the prepared dressing over and mix well.
- Refrigerate for at least one hour before serving.
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Notes
- Broccoli Salad can be made ahead & kept in the fridge (at least an hour but up to 24 hours) until ready to serve.
- Leftovers will last about 4-5 days in the fridge.
- Dry broccoli very well so moisture doesn't water down the dressing. Broccoli does not need to be cooked for this recipe.
- Reserve some crisp bacon for garnish if desired and add just before serving.
- Store-bought coleslaw dressing can replace the homemade dressing if desired.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1cup
Calories
317
(16%)
Carbohydrates
17g
(6%)
Protein
6g
(12%)
Fat
26g
(40%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Cholesterol
18mg
(6%)
Sodium
330mg
(14%)
Potassium
365mg
(10%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
10g
(20%)
Vitamin A
585IU
(12%)
Vitamin C
81.7mg
(91%)
Calcium
50mg
(5%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 317
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1cup | |
| Calories | 317 | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 17g | 6% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 26g | 40% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 18mg | 6% |
| Sodium | 330mg | 14% |
| Potassium | 365mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 10g | 20% |
| Vitamin A | 585IU | 12% |
| Vitamin C | 81.7mg | 91% |
| Calcium | 50mg | 5% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.