Ingredients
– 6 cups finely chopped broccoli (about 1 pound)
– 1 cup coarsely grated sharp cheddar cheese
– ¼ cup finely chopped red onion
– ½ cup dried cranberries
– ⅓ to ½ cup roasted salted sunflower seeds
– ½ cup crumbled bacon (around 6-8 slices)
– 1 cup quality mayonnaise
– 1 tablespoon white wine or apple cider vinegar
– 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
– 1 tablespoon sugar
– ¼ teaspoon salt
– ¼ teaspoon pepper
Instructions
1-First: whisk together the dressing ingredients and set aside.
2-Chop broccoli into small bite-sized pieces, including about 5 cups of florets and 1 cup of chopped stalk.
3-In a large bowl, combine broccoli, finely chopped onion, dried cranberries, and coarsely grated cheddar cheese.
4-Add half of the dressing to the bowl and mix well, then chill the salad for one hour.
5-Cook bacon until crispy and crumble it; add the bacon and sunflower seeds just before serving.
6-After chilling, taste the salad and add more dressing if needed, mixing thoroughly.
7-Top with sunflower seeds and bacon, toss gently, and serve.
Last Step:
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🥄 Use quality mayonnaise for best flavor.
🍋 For a tangier taste, substitute a quarter cup of mayo with sour cream.
🥓 Add bacon and sunflower seeds just before serving to keep them crispy.
- Prep Time: 12 minutes
- Chill Time: 1 hour
- Cook Time: 6 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing and Chilling
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 369 kcal
- Sugar: 9 g
- Sodium: 524 mg
- Fat: 31 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 22 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 9 g
- Cholesterol: 34 mg