Cranberry Broccoli Salad

Bright, tangy, and bursting with flavor, this Cranberry Broccoli Salad is a delightful blend of sweet, savory, and crunchy textures. Featuring fresh, bite-sized broccoli florets paired with chewy dried cranberries, crispy bacon, nutty sunflower seeds, and a pop of red onion, this dish is as colorful as it is nutritious. The creamy dressing—made with a perfect balance of mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, honey, and apple cider vinegar—ties all the ingredients together for a rich yet refreshing finish. Quick to prepare in just 20 minutes and requiring no cooking, this salad is an ideal make-ahead side dish for holidays, potlucks, or weekday meals. Serve it chilled to let the flavors shine, and watch it disappear at your next gathering!

Nutriscore Rating: 65/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 4 cups Broccoli florets
• 0.5 cups Dried cranberries
• 0.25 cups Red onion
• 0.25 cups Sunflower seeds
• 0.5 cups Bacon, cooked and crumbled
• 0.5 cups Mayonnaise
• 0.25 cups Greek yogurt
• 1 tablespoon Apple cider vinegar
• 1 tablespoon Honey
• 0.5 teaspoons Salt
• 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Wash and dry the broccoli florets thoroughly. Chop them into bite-sized pieces and add them to a large mixing bowl.

Step 2

Finely dice the red onion and add it to the bowl with the broccoli.

Step 3

Add the dried cranberries, sunflower seeds, and crumbled bacon to the bowl and toss well to combine.

Step 4

In a separate smaller bowl, prepare the dressing. Whisk together the mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, apple cider vinegar, honey, salt, and black pepper until smooth and creamy.

Step 5

Pour the dressing over the salad mixture and toss thoroughly to ensure everything is well-coated.

Step 6

Let the salad sit in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.

Step 7

Serve chilled as a refreshing side dish or a light meal.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(849.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2188.1

Total Fat 156.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 26.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 11.8g
Cholesterol 257.1mg	0%
Sodium 3755.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 128.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 18.4g	0%
Total Sugars 73.0g
Protein 70.7g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 273.2mg	0%
Iron 5.4mg	0%
Potassium 1195.6mg	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: 63.9%

Protein: 12.8%

Carbs: 23.3%