Description
Elevate your gatherings with this refreshing Best Broccoli Salad Recipe. Combining crunchy broccoli with crispy bacon, sweet dried cranberries, and nutty sunflower seeds, this easy-to-make salad offers a delightful balance of flavors and textures. The tangy dressing ties everything together beautifully, making it a perfect side dish for picnics, barbecues, or family dinners. Best of all, it’s low-carb and can be prepared ahead of time, allowing the flavors to meld overnight for an even tastier experience. Enjoy this crowd-pleaser that’s just as nutritious as it is delicious!
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 cups broccoli florets
- ½ cup bacon bits
- ½ cup dried cranberries
- ⅓ cup red onion (diced)
- ⅓ cup sunflower seeds
- Dressing: cider vinegar
- Dressing: coconut sugar
- Dressing: mayonnaise
- Dressing: salt
- Dressing: black pepper
Instructions
- Whisk together cider vinegar, coconut sugar, mayonnaise, salt, and pepper in a medium bowl until smooth.
- Wash and chop broccoli into bite-sized florets.
- In a large bowl, mix broccoli, diced onion, cranberries, sunflower seeds, and bacon bits.
- Pour dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat all ingredients.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 to 4 hours before serving for best flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 370mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 15mg