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Broccoli Salad with Bacon

A vibrant and crunchy broccoli salad with smoky bacon, tangy dressing, and a mix of textures that elevate any occasion.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Salad Ingredients
  • 4 cups Fresh Broccoli Chopped into bite-sized pieces
  • 6 slices Bacon Thick-cut for crunch
  • 1/4 cup Red Onion Finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup Dried Cranberries Sweetened
  • 1/4 cup Sunflower Seeds For added crunch
Dressing Ingredients
  • 1 cup Mayonnaise Full-fat or Greek yogurt as a substitute
  • 2 tablespoons Apple Cider Vinegar For tanginess
  • 1 tablespoon Granulated Sugar To balance flavors
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper Freshly ground for flavor

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Gather all ingredients and arrange them on your countertop.
  2. Rinse the broccoli under cool water, trim the ends, and chop into bite-sized pieces.
  3. Cook the bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crispy, about 8 to 10 minutes. Drain on paper towels and chop.
Dressing
  1. In a mixing bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, granulated sugar, salt, and pepper until smooth.
Combine
  1. In a large bowl, combine broccoli, bacon, red onion, cranberries, and sunflower seeds. Pour dressing over and mix well.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 6gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 250mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 60mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 1mg

Notes

This salad can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.

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