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Best Recipe for Broccoli Salad

This Broccoli Salad with Bacon is the ultimate make-ahead side dish that combines crunchy and creamy textures with sweet and savory flavors in every bite! It's a potluck favorite for good reason, and once you try this version, it'll become a regular in your recipe rotation.
Author: Nikki Lee
Servings: 8 servings
Prep Time 15 minutes
Chill Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes

Ingredients

  • 8 cups of bite sized broccoli florets rinsed and dried well, I recommend a 16 oz package from the produce section or about 3 heads of broccoli.
  • ½ cup chopped cooked bacon 4-5 slices
  • ½ cup salted roasted sunflower kernels
  • 1 cup dried cranberries
  • ¼ to ½ cup finely diced red onion
  • 1 cup thick cut shredded cheese

For the Dressing

  • 1 cup Duke’s mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar or apple cider vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons packed brown sugar or white granulated sugar
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  • In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, vinegar, and brown sugar.
    1 cup Duke’s mayonnaise, 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar, 2 tablespoons packed brown sugar
  • In a very large bowl, combine the broccoli, bacon, sunflower kernels, cranberries, onion, and cheese. Set aside.
    8 cups of bite sized broccoli florets, 1/2 cup chopped cooked bacon, 1/2 cup salted roasted sunflower kernels, 1 cup dried cranberries, ¼ to ½ cup finely diced red onion, 1 cup thick cut shredded cheese
  • Pour the dressing over the broccoli mixture and toss to combine. Cover and refrigerate for about 1 hour. Toss again and taste. Add salt & pepper, if you like, before serving.
    Salt and pepper to taste

Notes

Most recipes use white sugar, but I love the taste of the brown sugar. You can use up to 3 tablespoons of vinegar and sugar to your liking.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 436kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 35g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 17g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 33mg | Sodium: 457mg | Potassium: 394mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 16g | Vitamin A: 686IU | Vitamin C: 82mg | Calcium: 129mg | Iron: 1mg

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www.soulfullymade.com/broccoli-salad/