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Sweet Classic Broccoli Salad

Sweet Classic Broccoli Salad That Everyone Will Love

This Sweet Classic Broccoli Salad is a vibrant mix of crispy bacon, tangy cranberries, and crunchy sunflower seeds, perfect for gatherings.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Chilling Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Salads
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 4 cups Broccoli florets Firm, fresh florets
  • 6 slices Bacon Cooked until crispy, well-drained
  • 1 cup Dried cranberries Ocean Spray Craisins recommended
  • 1/4 cup Red onion Finely diced
  • 1/2 cup Sunflower seeds Add just before serving
For the Dressing
  • 1 cup Mayonnaise Hellmann's recommended
  • 2 tablespoons Apple cider vinegar Essential for acidity
  • 1 tablespoon Sugar Adjust to preference
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard For depth of flavor
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Whisk

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Prepare the broccoli by cutting it into bite-sized florets. Rinse and pat dry to remove moisture.
  2. Finely dice the red onion and combine it with the broccoli in a large mixing bowl.
  3. In a medium bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, sugar, and Dijon mustard until smooth.
  4. Add cranberries, crumbled bacon, and sunflower seeds to the broccoli mixture and stir gently.
  5. Pour the dressing over the broccoli mixture and mix gently until well coated.
  6. Cover and refrigerate for at least one hour before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 6gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 6gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 250mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 60mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Add sunflower seeds just before serving to maintain their crunch.

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