Sweet Tangy Broccoli Salad

Brighten up your table with this Sweet Tangy Broccoli Salad, a refreshing combination of crisp broccoli florets, shredded carrots, and finely diced red onion, all brought to life with a creamy, zesty dressing. This crowd-pleasing salad is enhanced with crunchy sunflower seeds, savory crumbled bacon, and a burst of sweetness from dried cranberries, making every bite a delightful balance of flavors and textures. In just 15 minutes of prep time, you'll have a vibrant side dish that's perfect for potlucks, picnics, or a healthy weekday treat. With its irresistible blend of sweet and tangy notes from the apple cider vinegar dressing, this broccoli salad is guaranteed to be a standout recipe for every occasion. Serve it chilled to let the flavors meld beautifully, and watch it disappear from the plate!

Nutriscore Rating: 65/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 4 cups Fresh broccoli florets
• 0.5 large Red onion
• 1 cup Shredded carrots
• 0.5 cup Cooked bacon, crumbled
• 0.25 cup Sunflower seeds
• 0.3 cup Dried cranberries
• 0.5 cup Mayonnaise
• 0.25 cup Sour cream
• 1.5 tablespoons Apple cider vinegar
• 2 tablespoons Granulated sugar
• 0.5 teaspoons Salt
• 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

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

Step 2

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

Step 3

Add the shredded carrots, crumbled bacon, sunflower seeds, and dried cranberries to the bowl. Toss to combine.

Step 4

In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, sour cream, apple cider vinegar, granulated sugar, salt, and black pepper until smooth to create the dressing.

Step 5

Pour the dressing over the broccoli mixture and toss until everything is evenly coated.

Step 6

Cover the salad and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to let the flavors meld together.

Step 7

Before serving, give the salad a final toss and adjust seasoning if needed. Serve the salad cold as a side dish or light meal.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(970.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2327.4

Total Fat 172.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 36.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 11.8g
Cholesterol 298.4mg	0%
Sodium 4453.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 135.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 21.8g	0%
Total Sugars 72.5g
Protein 70.0g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 353.7mg	0%
Iron 7.3mg	0%
Potassium 2597.9mg	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: 65.4%

Protein: 11.8%

Carbs: 22.8%