Description
This Broccoli Salad recipe is a delightful mix of fresh broccoli florets, sharp cheddar cheese, craisins, red onion, bacon, and sunflower kernels tossed in a creamy dressing. Perfect for potlucks, picnics, or a tasty side dish!
Ingredients
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Salad
- 6 cups broccoli florets, broken into bite-size pieces
- 1 1/2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 2/3 cup chopped craisins (dried cranberries)
- 2/3 cup diced red onion
- 2/3 cup cooked and crumbled bacon
- 1/2 cup sunflower kernels
Dressing
- 1 1/4 cups mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 4 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon fresh cracked black pepper
Instructions
- Combine Salad Ingredients: In an extra-large mixing bowl, mix together broccoli, cheese, craisins, red onion, bacon, and sunflower kernels.
- Prepare Dressing: In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, vinegar, sugar, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Toss Salad: Pour the dressing over the salad mixture and stir to coat evenly.
- Chill: Cover the salad and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
