Loretta's Broccoli Salad

Loretta's Broccoli Salad is a delightful medley of fresh, crisp broccoli florets, smoky crumbled bacon, tangy red onion, and creamy sharp cheddar cheese, all brought together with a rich, sweet-tangy dressing made from mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, and a hint of sugar. This vibrant salad is elevated with pops of sweetness from dried cranberries and a satisfying crunch from sunflower seeds, making it a flavorful side dish for any occasion. With just 15 minutes of prep, Loretta's Broccoli Salad is quick to assemble and perfect for potlucks, picnics, or as a crowd-pleasing addition to your dinner table. Serve this chilled and refreshing dish to let the bold, layered flavors shine!

Nutriscore Rating: 63/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 5 cups Broccoli florets
• 6 slices Bacon
• 0.5 large Red onion
• 1 cup Sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
• 0.5 cup Dried cranberries
• 0.25 cup Sunflower seeds
• 1 cup Mayonnaise
• 2 tablespoons Granulated sugar
• 1.5 tablespoons Apple cider vinegar
• 0.5 teaspoons Salt
• 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Start by cooking the bacon: In a medium skillet over medium heat, cook the bacon slices until crispy. Remove them from the skillet and place on a paper towel-lined plate to cool. Once cooled, crumble the bacon into small pieces, and set aside.

Step 2

Prepare the broccoli: Wash the broccoli thoroughly and chop it into small, bite-sized florets. Place the chopped florets into a large mixing bowl.

Step 3

Dice the red onion: Using a sharp knife, dice half of a large red onion finely. Add the diced onion to the mixing bowl with the broccoli.

Step 4

Add the shredded cheddar cheese, dried cranberries, and sunflower seeds to the mixing bowl with the broccoli and onion.

Step 5

Make the dressing: In a separate small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, granulated sugar, apple cider vinegar, salt, and black pepper until smooth and creamy.

Step 6

Assemble the salad: Pour the dressing over the broccoli mixture in the large mixing bowl. Toss everything well to coat all the ingredients in the dressing.

Step 7

Add crumbled bacon: Gently fold in the crumbled bacon pieces to the salad for a final touch of crunch and flavor.

Step 8

Chill the salad: Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate the salad for at least 1 hour before serving. This allows the flavors to blend and enhances the taste.

Step 9

Serve: After chilling, give the salad a final toss and serve cold. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1081.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3067.9

Total Fat 243.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 47.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 14.8g
Cholesterol 402.8mg	0%
Sodium 3417.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 168.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 21.2g	0%
Total Sugars 81.7g
Protein 68.2g	0%

Vitamin D 31.7IU	0%
Calcium 1071.2mg	0%
Iron 7.0mg	0%
Potassium 834.5mg	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: 69.8%

Protein: 8.7%

Carbs: 21.5%