Description
A fresh and crunchy broccoli salad featuring crispy bacon, sharp cheddar cheese, and sweet raisins, perfect for gatherings or a quick weeknight side dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups fresh broccoli florets
- 1 cup cooked bacon, chopped
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup sunflower seeds
- 1/2 cup raisins or dried cranberries
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the fresh broccoli florets, cooked bacon, shredded cheddar cheese, finely chopped red onion, sunflower seeds, and your choice of raisins or cranberries.
- In another bowl, mix together mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, sugar, salt, and pepper to create a creamy dressing.
- Pour the dressing over the broccoli mixture and toss until every ingredient is well-coated.
- Refrigerate the salad for at least 30 minutes before serving to enhance the flavors.
Notes
For a lighter option, substitute Greek yogurt for mayonnaise or use a plant-based bacon alternative. Crisp the bacon for extra crunch!
- Prep Time: 15
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: broccoli salad, side dish, potluck, bacon, cheese, easy recipe