Creamy Broccoli Salad
Elevate your side dish game with this delightfully fresh and flavorful Creamy Broccoli Salad. Packed with nutrient-rich broccoli florets, crunchy sunflower seeds, tangy dried cranberries, and savory crumbled bacon, this salad is the perfect balance of textures and tastes. A creamy, homemade dressing made with mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, apple cider vinegar, and a touch of honey ties everything together for a rich yet zesty finish. Ready in just 15 minutes, this no-cook recipe is ideal for potlucks, picnics, or a satisfying weeknight side. Serve it chilled for the best flavor and watch it become a crowd favorite. Perfect for those seeking a quick, wholesome, and irresistibly delicious broccoli recipe!
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Ingredients
- 4 cups broccoli florets
- 0.5 cup red onion
- 0.5 cup dried cranberries
- 0.5 cup sunflower seeds
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 4 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 0.75 cup mayonnaise
- 0.25 cup Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1.5 tablespoons honey
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Directions
Step 1
Thoroughly wash and dry the broccoli florets. Cut them into bite-sized pieces and place in a large mixing bowl.
Step 2
Dice the red onion finely and add it to the bowl with the broccoli.
Step 3
Add dried cranberries, sunflower seeds, and shredded cheddar cheese to the bowl with the broccoli and onion.
Step 4
Cook the bacon until crispy, then drain on a paper towel. Crumble the bacon once it has cooled and add it to the salad.
Step 5
In a separate small bowl, prepare the dressing by whisking together mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, apple cider vinegar, honey, salt, and black pepper until smooth and creamy.
Step 6
Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients and toss everything together until well coated.
Step 7
For best flavor, cover the salad and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Step 8
Serve chilled and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1043.0g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 2965.3 |
| Total Fat 226.7g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 47.9g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 23.7g | |
| Cholesterol 364.5mg | 0% |
| Sodium 3499.7mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 164.6g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 23.1g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 84.2g | |
| Protein 82.1g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 24IU | 0% |
| Calcium 1101.0mg | 0% |
| Iron 7.5mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1318.4mg | 0% |
Source of Calories