Name: Broccoli Salad with Bacon
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 cup mayonnaise; 1/4 cup sour cream; 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; 1 32-ounce bag of broccoli florets; 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, grated; ½ cup dried cranberries; 12 ounces bacon, cooked & crumbled; ¼ cup roasted and salted sunflower kernels; ½ a red onion, diced

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Broccoli Salad is a simple classic recipe that serves as a great fast side dish for any party or potluck. Every bite is full of great flavors and textures!
Made with bacon, cranberries, sunflower seeds, cheddar cheese, and a homemade dressing, this is one of my favorite side dishes and it can be prepped in under fifteen minutes!

Should I blanch the broccoli first?

Some people don't like the "raw" broccoli in the salad. If you don't care for raw broccoli you just need to blanch them first. The broccoli will still be firm enough for a crunch but will taste less raw.

How do I store Broccoli salad?

You can store the Broccoli Salad in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-5 days.

Can I make Broccoli Salad ahead of time?

Yes! If making ahead of time, store the broccoli salad and dressing separately. Toss everything together about an hour before serving.

Tips for making broccoli salad

Make sure your broccoli is cut to bite sized pieces.
Shred your own cheese, the pre-shredded packaged cheese has a coating on it to prevent sticking.
You can cut small cubes of cheese instead of shredded.
If you're watching your carbs leave out the dried cranberries.
Swap out the sunflower seeds for chopped pecans, cashews, or even slivered almonds.
If you like your broccoli salad with more sauce, just double the dressing recipe.

What pairs well with broccoli salad?

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Yield: 8

Broccoli Salad with Bacon

A simple, classic Broccoli Salad recipe that serves as a great fast side dish for any party or potluck.

Prep Time 15 minutes

Chill Time 30 minutes

Total Time 45 minutes

Ingredients

1 32-ounce bag of broccoli florets
1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, grated
½ cup dried cranberries
12 ounces bacon, cooked & crumbled
¼ cup roasted and salted sunflower kernels
½ a red onion, diced

For The Dressing

1 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup sour cream
1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

Place the broccoli florets, cheese, cranberries, bacon, sunflower kernels, and onion in a large bowl, tossing to combine
In a separate bowl, mix together the mayonnaise, sour cream, vinegar, sugar, salt, and pepper
Pour the dressing over the broccoli mix, tossing to combine
Refrigerate for 30 minutes and toss again before serving.

Nutrition Information

Yield

Serving Size

1
Amount Per Serving Calories 618Total Fat 50gSaturated Fat 13gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 35gCholesterol 72mgSodium 2126mgCarbohydrates 21gFiber 6gSugar 10gProtein 24g

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