Broccoli Salad with Bacon
Crunchy broccoli, crispy bacon, sharp cheddar, dried cranberries, and sunflower seeds tossed in a creamy tangy dressing. Better after an hour in the fridge and even better the next day.
Ingredients
Broccoli Salad
- 5 cups broccoli florets
- 6 slices bacon - cooked and chopped
- ⅓ cup red onion - diced
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese - shredded
- ⅔ cup dried cranberries
- ½ cup salted sunflower seeds
Dressing
- ¾ cup mayo
- ¼ cup sour cream
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 3 tablespoons sugar
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
Instructions
- Fry six slices of bacon until crisp, drain on paper towels, and chop into bite-sized pieces. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, combine the broccoli florets, shredded cheddar, dried cranberries, chopped bacon, sunflower seeds, and diced red onion. Toss lightly so everything is distributed.
- In a separate small bowl, whisk together the mayo, sour cream, apple cider vinegar, sugar, salt, and pepper until smooth and the sugar is dissolved.
- Pour the dressing over the broccoli mixture and toss well until everything is evenly coated. Make sure the dressing reaches the bottom of the bowl.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least one hour before serving. Give it another good toss right before you set it out.
- Serve cold. Keep refrigerated if it sits out longer than an hour.
Notes
- Cut broccoli into small, fork-sized florets. Big chunks do not soak up the dressing as well.
- Sharp cheddar is worth it — mild cheddar gets lost. Cook the bacon until crisp so it stays crunchy in the dressing.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days. Do not freeze.
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 405kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 9gFat: 33gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 14gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 38mgSodium: 491mgPotassium: 296mgFiber: 3gSugar: 14gVitamin A: 562IUVitamin C: 51mgCalcium: 147mgIron: 1mg
Nutritional information is an estimate based on third-party calculations. Actual values may vary due to ingredients, measurements, and serving sizes.
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