Broccoli Salad

Broccoli Salad is a delicious side dish that's made with broccoli, salty bacon, dried cranberries, sunflower seeds, and a homemade dressing! You will love this easy and flavorful dish that's the perfect contribution to potlucks and cookouts!

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Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Prep Time: 15

Cook Time: 10

Chill Time: 1

Total Time: 1 25

Servings: people

Calories: 269kcal

INGREDIENTS

Dressing

1 cup mayonnaise
3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
1½ tablespoons granulated sugar
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

Salad

4 strips bacon chopped
8 cups broccoli florets cut into bite-sized pieces
½ cup dried cranberries
⅓ cup red onion diced
⅓ cup sunflower seeds or chopped pecans, walnuts, or almonds

INSTRUCTIONS

To make the dressing, whisk together 1 cup mayonnaise, 3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar, 1½ tablespoons granulated sugar, ¼ teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper in a small bowl. Place in the refrigerator to chill while you prepare the salad.
In a skillet over medium-high heat, cook the chopped 4 strips bacon until crispy, about 8 to 10 minutes.
Add the cooked bacon, 8 cups broccoli florets (chopped), ½ cup dried cranberries⅓ cup red onion (diced), and ⅓ cup sunflower seeds to a large mixing bowl and mix together.
Pour the dressing over the broccoli mixture and toss until evenly coated.
Chill the salad in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour. Then, serve cold and enjoy!

NOTES

If you really like bacon, add an extra 2 strips.

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