St Pat's Day Broccoli Salad

Celebrate St. Patrick's Day with a vibrant and flavorful twist by trying St. Pat's Day Broccoli Salad! This festive dish combines crisp, fresh broccoli florets, smoky crumbled bacon, sharp cheddar cheese, and sweet bursts of raisins or dried cranberries, all tossed with crunchy sliced almonds or sunflower seeds. A creamy, tangy dressing made with mayonnaise, sour cream, and a hint of apple cider vinegar ties everything together, delivering a perfectly balanced medley of flavors. Ready in just 25 minutes of prep time, this colorful salad is a perfect side dish for any gathering, with its bold textures and bright green hues bringing a pinch of Irish cheer to your table. Serve chilled for the ultimate refreshing and crowd-pleasing addition to your holiday feast!

Nutriscore Rating: 64/100

Prep Time:25 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 6 cups fresh broccoli florets
• 8 slices bacon
• 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
• 0.5 cup raisins or dried cranberries
• 0.25 cup sliced almonds or sunflower seeds
• 3 stalks green onions, thinly sliced
• 0.75 cup mayonnaise
• 0.25 cup sour cream
• 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
• 1.5 tablespoons sugar
• 0.5 teaspoons salt
• 0.25 teaspoons black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Start by preparing the bacon: cook the bacon slices in a skillet over medium heat until crispy, about 8-10 minutes. Place them on a plate lined with paper towels to drain excess grease, then crumble the bacon into small pieces. Set aside.

Step 2

Wash the broccoli florets thoroughly and pat them dry with a kitchen towel. If the florets are large, cut them into bite-sized pieces.

Step 3

In a large mixing bowl, combine the broccoli florets, crumbled bacon, shredded cheddar cheese, raisins or dried cranberries, sliced almonds or sunflower seeds, and green onions.

Step 4

In a separate smaller bowl, prepare the dressing by whisking together the mayonnaise, sour cream, apple cider vinegar, sugar, salt, and black pepper until well combined.

Step 5

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

Step 6

Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and let it chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.

Step 7

Before serving, give the salad a quick toss to ensure all ingredients are evenly distributed. Enjoy your St. Patrick's Day Broccoli Salad as a festive and delicious side dish!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1085.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2596.8

Total Fat 215.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 52.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3.9g
Cholesterol 389.7mg	0%
Sodium 3621.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 109.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 18.7g	0%
Total Sugars 33.9g
Protein 73.7g	0%

Vitamin D 10.2IU	0%
Calcium 1260.8mg	0%
Iron 6.7mg	0%
Potassium 2400.9mg	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: 72.6%

Protein: 11.0%

Carbs: 16.3%