Sweet Classic Broccoli Salad: A Crowd-Pleasing Delight

This Sweet Classic Broccoli Salad combines crisp broccoli, savory bacon, and a creamy dressing for a crowd-pleasing delight.

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Prep Time 20

Cook Time 10

Chilling Time 1

Total Time 1 30

Servings: 8 servings

Course: Salads

Cuisine: American

Calories: 290

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Salad

4 cups Fresh Broccoli Florets Cut into 1-inch pieces
8 ounces Crispy Bacon Crumble into small pieces
1 cup Dried Cranberries Ocean Spray Craisins recommended
0.5 cups Red Onion Finely diced
1 cup Sunflower Seeds Keep separate until serving

For the Dressing

1 cup Mayonnaise Hellmann's recommended
2 tablespoons Apple Cider Vinegar Substitute white vinegar if needed
2 tablespoons Sugar Adjust according to taste
1 tablespoon Dijon Mustard
to taste Salt
to taste Pepper

Equipment

Mixing bowl
Whisk
Knife
Spatula

Method

Step-by-Step Instructions

Wash the fresh broccoli under cool running water and cut into 1-inch pieces.
Finely dice half of a red onion and combine with the broccoli in a mixing bowl.
In a separate bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, sugar, and Dijon mustard until smooth.
Taste and season the dressing with salt and pepper as needed.
Add dried cranberries, sunflower seeds, and crumbled bacon to the broccoli and onion, then mix well.
Pour the dressing over the salad and gently fold to combine.
Cover with plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.
Before serving, give the salad a gentle mix and add sunflower seeds for crunch.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 290kcalCarbohydrates: 21gProtein: 6gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 10gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 230mgFiber: 3gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 60mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best results, prepare the salad a day in advance for enhanced flavor fusion.

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