Broccoli Salad with Lemon Pepper Blue Cheese Dressing

Elevate your salad game with this Broccoli Salad with Lemon Pepper Blue Cheese Dressing—a delightful fusion of crunch, creaminess, and zesty brightness. Packed with fresh broccoli florets, savory bacon crumbles, sweet dried cranberries, and nutty sunflower seeds, this salad offers a medley of textures in every bite. The star of the show is the velvety homemade dressing, blending tangy blue cheese crumbles, fresh lemon juice, and a touch of honey, perfectly seasoned with lemon zest and freshly ground black pepper. Quick to prepare in just 15 minutes, this vibrant dish is perfect for potlucks, family dinners, or as a make-ahead lunch. Serve it chilled to let the bold flavors shine—healthy, delicious, and irresistibly satisfying!

Nutriscore Rating: 64/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:5 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 cups Fresh broccoli florets
• 0.5 cup Red onion, thinly sliced
• 0.5 cup Bacon, cooked and crumbled
• 0.25 cup Sunflower seeds
• 0.25 cup Dried cranberries
• 0.5 cup Mayonnaise
• 0.25 cup Sour cream
• 0.25 cup Blue cheese crumbles
• 2 tablespoons Fresh lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon Lemon zest
• 1 teaspoon Honey
• 0.5 teaspoon Freshly ground black pepper
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt
• 1 tablespoon Olive oil

Directions

Step 1

Prepare the broccoli by cutting the florets into small, bite-sized pieces. If desired, peel and chop the broccoli stalks into small pieces as well. Rinse under cold water and drain thoroughly.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, combine the chopped broccoli, red onion, bacon crumbles, sunflower seeds, and dried cranberries. Set aside.

Step 3

To make the dressing, whisk together the mayonnaise, sour cream, blue cheese crumbles, fresh lemon juice, lemon zest, honey, black pepper, and salt in a small bowl. Gradually drizzle in the olive oil while whisking to create a smooth and creamy dressing.

Step 4

Taste the dressing and adjust seasoning if needed (add more black pepper, salt, or lemon juice to taste).

Step 5

Pour the dressing over the broccoli mixture in the large mixing bowl. Use a spatula or large spoon to toss until the salad is well-coated.

Step 6

Transfer the salad to a serving dish and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.

Step 7

Serve chilled and enjoy your Broccoli Salad with Lemon Pepper Blue Cheese Dressing!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(937.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2409.4

Total Fat 191.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 42.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 13.2g
Cholesterol 304.1mg	0%
Sodium 3574.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 109.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 18.8g	0%
Total Sugars 46.9g
Protein 72.8g	0%

Vitamin D 4.0IU	0%
Calcium 478.3mg	0%
Iron 5.3mg	0%
Potassium 2480.7mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 70.2%

Protein: 11.9%

Carbs: 17.9%