Description
This Broccoli Salad is a delightful mix of fresh broccoli florets, sharp cheddar cheese, craisins, red onion, crispy bacon, and sunflower kernels tossed in a creamy dressing. It’s the perfect side dish for any occasion!
Ingredients
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Salad
- 6 cups broccoli florets broken into bite-size pieces
- 1 1/2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 2/3 cup chopped craisins (dried cranberries)
- 2/3 cup diced red onion
- 2/3 cup cooked and crumbled bacon
- 1/2 cup sunflower kernels
Dressing
- 1 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 4 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon fresh cracked black pepper
Instructions
- Combine Salad Ingredients: In an extra-large mixing bowl, mix broccoli, cheese, craisins, red onion, bacon, and sunflower kernels.
- Prepare Dressing: In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, vinegar, sugar, salt, and pepper.
- Toss and Chill: Pour the dressing over the salad, mix well, cover, and refrigerate for 1 hour before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
