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A vibrant bowl of fresh broccoli salad with various ingredients

Best way to grow a perfect Broccoli Salad with 5 flavors. Broccoli Salad

This vibrant broccoli salad combines crisp broccoli florets with a creamy, flavorful dressing and a delightful mix of sweet, savory, and tangy ingredients, creating a perfect side dish for any occasion.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salad:
  • 6 cups broccoli florets
  • 0.5 cup red onion thinly sliced
  • 8 slices bacon cooked and crumbled
  • 0.5 cup dried cranberries
  • 0.25 cup sunflower seeds
For the Dressing:
  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 0.25 cup sugar
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 0.25 tsp black pepper

Equipment

  • Large bowl
  • Medium bowl

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a large bowl, combine the fresh broccoli florets, thinly sliced red onion, crumbled cooked bacon, dried cranberries, and sunflower seeds; set aside.
  2. In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, sugar, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper until the dressing is smooth and well combined.
Combine and Chill
  1. Pour the prepared dressing over the broccoli mixture and toss gently to ensure all ingredients are evenly coated.
  2. Cover the bowl and refrigerate the broccoli salad for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld together.

Notes

For an extra crunch, toast the sunflower seeds before adding them to the salad. You can also add shredded carrots or grated cheddar cheese for more flavor and color.