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A vibrant bowl of fresh broccoli salad with various ingredients

Broccoli Salad

This vibrant broccoli salad combines crisp broccoli florets with a medley of complementary flavors and textures, all tossed in a creamy, tangy dressing. It's a perfect side dish for any occasion.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 4 cups broccoli florets cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 0.5 cup red onion finely chopped
  • 8 slices bacon cooked and crumbled
  • 0.25 cup sunflower seeds
  • 0.5 cup dried cranberries
For the Dressing
  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 2 tbsp sugar
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 0.25 tsp black pepper

Equipment

  • large bowl
  • small bowl
  • whisk

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a large bowl, combine the broccoli florets, chopped red onion, crumbled bacon, sunflower seeds, and dried cranberries.
  2. In a separate small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, sugar, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper until smooth.
Assembly
  1. Pour the dressing over the broccoli mixture and toss gently until all ingredients are evenly coated.
  2. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld.

Notes

For best flavor, make the salad a few hours ahead of time and allow it to chill in the refrigerator. You can also customize this salad by adding other ingredients like shredded carrots, chopped celery, or grated cheese.