Tangy Broccoli Salad
Brighten up your meal with this Tangy Broccoli Salad, a deliciously crisp and flavorful side dish that's perfect for picnics, potlucks, or weeknight dinners! This recipe combines fresh broccoli florets, zesty red onion, smoky crumbled bacon, and sweet raisins, all tossed together with cheddar cheese and crunchy sunflower seeds for a delightful mix of textures. The creamy yet light dressing, made from a blend of mayonnaise, tangy Greek yogurt, apple cider vinegar, and a touch of honey, creates the perfect balance of savory and sweet flavors. Best of all, this no-fuss salad requires just 15 minutes of prep time and tastes even better after an hour in the fridge, letting the bold flavors meld beautifully. Serve it chilled for a refreshing dish that will have everyone coming back for seconds!
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Ingredients
- 4 cups broccoli florets
- 0.5 medium red onion
- 6 slices bacon
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 0.25 cup sunflower seeds
- 0.5 cup raisins
- 0.5 cup mayonnaise
- 0.25 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Directions
Step 1
Cook the bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crispy. Transfer to a plate lined with paper towels to cool, then crumble into small pieces.
Step 2
Wash and thoroughly dry the broccoli. Cut into bite-sized florets and transfer to a large mixing bowl.
Step 3
Finely dice the red onion and add it to the bowl with the broccoli.
Step 4
Add the shredded cheddar cheese, sunflower seeds, raisins, and crumbled bacon to the bowl. Toss to combine.
Step 5
In a separate small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, apple cider vinegar, honey, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.
Step 6
Pour the dressing over the broccoli mixture and toss until everything is evenly coated.
Step 7
Refrigerate the salad for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld together.
Step 8
Give the salad a final toss before serving. Serve chilled, and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (938.0g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 2208.7 |
| Total Fat 158.8g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 40.5g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 14.9g | |
| Cholesterol 292.4mg | 0% |
| Sodium 1960.3mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 143.7g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 17.4g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 79.7g | |
| Protein 73.9g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 7.7IU | 0% |
| Calcium 1147.1mg | 0% |
| Iron 6.7mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1354.9mg | 0% |
Source of Calories