Broccoli Salad

Broccoli Salad is always a favorite thanks to a delicious mixture of simple ingredients giving a sweet-tangy flavor and perfect crunch!

Course Salad

Cuisine American

Prep Time 20

Cook Time 5

Total Time 25

Servings 1-cup servings

Calories 386kcal

Author Toni Dash

Ingredients

Broccoli Salad

5-6 cups fresh Broccoli florets aproximately 2-2 ½ broccoli heads
1 cup sharp Cheddar Cheese thickly shredded or cubed
2/3 cup dried Cranberries
½ cup Bacon cooked and crumbled
½ cup salted Sunflower Seeds
½ cup diced Red Onion

Dressing

3/4 cup Mayonnaise
¼ cup Sour Cream
1 ½ tablespoons White Vinegar
1 ½ tablespoons Granulated Sugar
½ teaspoon Salt or to taste
1/2 teaspoon ground Black Pepper or to taste

Instructions

In a large mixing bowl combine broccoli florets, cheddar cheese, dried cranberries, bacon, sunflower seeds, and diced red onion. Set aside.
In a separate smaller mixing bowl, make dressing by stirring together mayonnaise, sour cream, white vinegar, sugar, salt and pepper.
Pour the dressing into broccoli mixture and stir until incorporated.
Chill for 2-3 hours for best flavor or serve right away. Enjoy!

Notes

Cheddar Cheese

Finely grated cheese does not mix well with the other ingredients to evenly distribute through the salad or provide a bite of great flavor. Use thickly grated or cubed cheese for this recipe.

Mixing the Recipe

Use a large mixing bowl with plenty of space to allow room for mixing the salad ingredients and the dressing to well coat.

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