Linda's Broccoli Salad

Brighten up your table with Linda's Broccoli Salad, a vibrant blend of fresh, crunchy broccoli florets, savory crumbled bacon, and sweet dried cranberries, all tied together with a creamy homemade dressing. This easy-to-make recipe comes together in just 25 minutes and features a delightful mix of textures and flavors, with sharp cheddar cheese adding a bold, tangy note and a hint of apple cider vinegar for a subtle tang. Perfect as a refreshing side dish or potluck favorite, this chilled broccoli salad is a crowd-pleaser that's as nutritious as it is delicious. Make it ahead of time to let the flavors mingle, creating a dish that's bursting with flavor in every bite!

Nutriscore Rating: 61/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 4 cups broccoli florets
• 0.5 medium red onion
• 6 slices bacon
• 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
• 0.5 cup dried cranberries
• 0.75 cup mayonnaise
• 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
• 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
• 0.25 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon pepper

Directions

Step 1

Begin by preparing the bacon. Cook the slices in a skillet over medium heat until crispy, about 8-10 minutes. Once cooked, transfer the bacon to a paper towel-lined plate to cool, then crumble into small pieces and set aside.

Step 2

While the bacon cooks, rinse and cut the broccoli into bite-sized florets, ensuring they are roughly uniform in size for even mixing and easy eating.

Step 3

Dice the red onion into small pieces and measure the shredded cheddar cheese and dried cranberries.

Step 4

In a large mixing bowl, combine the broccoli florets, diced red onion, shredded cheddar cheese, dried cranberries, and crumbled bacon.

Step 5

In a separate small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, granulated sugar, apple cider vinegar, salt, and pepper until the dressing is smooth and well emulsified.

Step 6

Pour the dressing over the broccoli mixture and toss thoroughly until all the ingredients are evenly coated.

Step 7

Cover the salad and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld together.

Step 8

Before serving, give the salad a final stir to redistribute the dressing and ingredients. Serve chilled and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(876.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2402.1

Total Fat 182.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 41.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.9g
Cholesterol 345.1mg	0%
Sodium 2667.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 142.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 14.7g	0%
Total Sugars 79.2g
Protein 58.1g	0%

Vitamin D 7.7IU	0%
Calcium 1005.0mg	0%
Iron 3.9mg	0%
Potassium 381.5mg	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: 67.2%

Protein: 9.5%

Carbs: 23.3%