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Broccoli Salad

Delicious Broccoli Salad with Bacon and Cranberries

This must-try broccoli salad combines crispy bacon, tart cranberries, and fresh greens for a refreshing dish perfect for any gathering.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: SALADS
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 8 cups Broccoli cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 0.5 cups Red Onion minced
  • 0.5 pounds Bacon fried crisp & chopped
  • 0.67 cups Dried Cranberries
  • 4 ounces Sunflower Seeds
  • 6 ounces Swiss Cheese cubed
For the Dressing
  • 1.5 cups Mayonnaise as the creamy base
  • 3 tablespoons White Sugar
  • 3 tablespoons White Vinegar

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • whisk

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a large mixing bowl, add the broccoli, red onion, crispy bacon, dried cranberries, sunflower seeds, and cubed Swiss cheese. Mix gently to combine all the vibrant ingredients.
  2. In a separate bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sugar, and vinegar until creamy and smooth.
  3. Pour the creamy dressing over the broccoli mixture and toss until everything is evenly coated.
  4. Let the salad chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
  5. Optional: Garnish with extra sunflower seeds before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 7gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 350mgFiber: 3gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 80mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best results, use fresh broccoli and allow the salad to chill to meld flavors.

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