Carrie's Broccoli Salad

Bright, crunchy, and bursting with flavor, Carrie’s Broccoli Salad is the perfect balance of savory, sweet, and tangy—making it a delightful addition to any meal or potluck spread. This easy, no-cook salad combines fresh broccoli florets with crispy bacon, shredded cheddar cheese, red onion, sunflower seeds, and dried cranberries for a medley of textures and tastes. Tossed in a creamy dressing made with mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, and a touch of sugar, this salad is a refreshing option that’s ready in just 15 minutes. Ideal for meal prep or a quick side dish, Carrie’s Broccoli Salad is a crowd-pleaser brimming with wholesome ingredients and bold flavors.

Nutriscore Rating: 61/100

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Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

4 cups Fresh broccoli florets
6 slices Cooked bacon, crumbled
1 cup Shredded cheddar cheese
0.25 cup Red onion, finely chopped
0.25 cup Sunflower seeds
0.5 cup Dried cranberries
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

Wash and dry the broccoli florets. Cut them into bite-sized pieces and place them in a large mixing bowl.

Step 2

Add the crumbled bacon, shredded cheddar cheese, chopped red onion, sunflower seeds, and dried cranberries to the bowl with the broccoli.

Step 3

In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, granulated sugar, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.

Step 4

Pour the dressing over the broccoli mixture and toss everything together until evenly coated.

Step 5

Cover the bowl and chill the salad in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving, allowing the flavors to meld.

Step 6

Give the salad a quick toss before serving and enjoy!

Portion size

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(908.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2674.3

Total Fat 204.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 44.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 11.8g
Cholesterol 351.5mg	0%
Sodium 3439.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 156.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 19.5g	0%
Total Sugars 81.4g
Protein 63.2g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 1031.6mg	0%
Iron 5.3mg	0%
Potassium 1853.7mg	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: 67.7%

Protein: 9.3%

Carbs: 23.0%