Broccoli Salad with Bacon and Craisins
Crisp, vibrant, and bursting with flavor, this Broccoli Salad with Bacon and Craisins is a crowd-pleasing side dish perfect for any occasion. Fresh broccoli florets are paired with smoky, crumbled bacon, sweet and tangy craisins, crunchy sunflower seeds, and finely diced red onion for a delightful mix of textures and tastes. The creamy dressing, made with mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, and a touch of sugar, ties everything together with a tangy-sweet finish. Ready in just 15 minutes of prep time and chilled to perfection, this salad is an easy make-ahead dish that gets better as it sits. Whether you're planning a potluck, holiday gathering, or weeknight dinner, this easy broccoli salad is guaranteed to steal the spotlight!
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Ingredients
- 4 cups broccoli florets
- 6 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 1 cup craisins (dried cranberries)
- 0.5 cup red onion, finely diced
- 0.5 cup sunflower seeds
- 0.75 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Directions
Step 1
Prepare the broccoli by washing it thoroughly, cutting it into small bite-sized florets, and patting dry. Place the florets in a large mixing bowl.
Step 2
Cook the bacon strips in a frying pan over medium heat until crispy. Once cooked, remove from the pan and drain on a paper towel. When cooled, crumble the bacon into small pieces.
Step 3
Add the craisins, crumbled bacon, diced red onion, and sunflower seeds to the bowl with the broccoli.
Step 4
In a separate small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, granulated sugar, salt, and black pepper until smooth. This is your dressing.
Step 5
Pour the dressing over the broccoli mixture. Toss everything together until the salad is well-coated with the dressing.
Step 6
For best results, cover the bowl and place the salad in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
Step 7
Before serving, give the salad a final stir and adjust seasoning (salt and pepper) if needed. Serve chilled.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1024.4g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 2950.7 |
| Total Fat 205.0g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 27.8g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 23.7g | |
| Cholesterol 275.5mg | 0% |
| Sodium 3270.3mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 238.0g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 26.6g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 151.6g | |
| Protein 61.2g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 279.2mg | 0% |
| Iron 7.8mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1335.5mg | 0% |
Source of Calories