Easy Broccoli Salad Recipe With Cranberries And Bacon
A classic broccoli bacon salad that you can make all year round. It is great for potlucks, as it travels really well—also a favorite for the holidays, especially Thanksgiving, Christmas, or even Easter.
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 478kcal
Ingredients
- 2 medium broccoli heads cleaned and chopped bite size
- 1 red bell pepper chopped bite size
- ½ pound bacon cooked and chopped
- ¼ cup unsalted sunflower seeds (pecans or walnuts)
- ½ cup dried cranberries (raisins or tart dried cherries)
- 1 medium red onion cut julienne or 2-3 medium green onions
- ½ cup mayo
- 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- salt and pepper to your taste
Instructions
- Chop the broccoli, red bell pepper, and bacon. Toss them in a salad bowl.
- Slice the onion julienne and add it to the bowl.
- Add sunflower seeds or nuts and the dried fruit.
- Make a dressing out of mayo, salt, pepper, sugar, and white wine vinegar.
- Pour the dressing over the other ingredients and toss to coat.
- Refrigerate until ready to eat.
Notes
- Chill the salad before serving it: This salad tastes even better after the flavors have had time to meld. For best results, let it chill in the fridge for at least an hour before serving.
- Adapt it to your likes: Feel free to swap out ingredients based on your preferences or what you have on hand. This recipe is very forgiving and adaptable.
- Texture Contrast: For added crunch, consider roasting the nuts or seeds before adding them to the salad.
- Serving Suggestion: This salad is a fantastic side for BBQs, picnics, or as a refreshing addition to a hearty meal.
- Healthier Alternatives: To reduce calories, you can use a low-fat mayo or even substitute part of it with Greek yogurt.
- Storage: While best enjoyed fresh, this salad can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 478kcal | Carbohydrates: 39g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 28g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 15g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Cholesterol: 8mg | Sodium: 858mg | Potassium: 1021mg | Fiber: 14g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 1899IU | Vitamin C: 208mg | Calcium: 166mg | Iron: 3mg
