Description
A crisp, creamy, and tangy broccoli salad loaded with crunchy sunflower seeds, savory turkey bacon, and sweet cranberries—all tied together with a simple homemade dressing. Perfect for potlucks, BBQs, or meal prep!
Ingredients
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5–6 cups fresh broccoli florets
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½ cup red onion, finely chopped
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½ cup cooked and crumbled turkey or beef bacon
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⅓ cup dried cranberries or raisins
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½ cup shredded cheddar cheese (optional)
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¼ cup sunflower seeds or sliced almonds
For the dressing:
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¾ cup mayonnaise
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2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
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1 tbsp sugar or honey
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Salt and black pepper, to taste
Instructions
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Wash and chop broccoli into small florets. Pat dry.
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In a large bowl, combine broccoli, onion, bacon, cranberries, cheese (if using), and seeds.
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In a separate bowl, whisk mayonnaise, vinegar, sugar or honey, salt, and pepper.
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Pour dressing over salad. Toss to coat evenly.
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Chill for at least 1 hour before serving. Serve cold.
Notes
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For softer broccoli, blanch briefly before mixing.
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Swap mayo with Greek yogurt for a lighter version.
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Can be made up to 24 hours in advance.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American