Description
Creamy Broccoli Salad is a vibrant and flavorful dish that adds a delightful touch to any gathering. This crowd-pleasing recipe combines fresh broccoli florets with a rich, creamy dressing, sweet dried cranberries, crunchy sunflower seeds, and savory bacon bits. Perfect for potlucks or as a light meal, this salad is not only easy to prepare but also customizable to suit your taste. Each bite bursts with color and flavor, making it an irresistible choice that will have everyone coming back for more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups fresh broccoli florets (about 1 medium head)
- 1/2 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries
- 1/2 cup unsalted sunflower seeds
- 1/2 cup cooked bacon bits
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 2 tbsp honey
Instructions
- Wash and cut the broccoli into bite-sized florets.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine chopped red onion, dried cranberries, sunflower seeds, and bacon bits.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, apple cider vinegar, and honey until smooth.
- Pour the dressing over the broccoli mixture and stir gently until evenly coated.
- Cover and chill in the refrigerator for at least one hour before serving to allow flavors to meld.
- Serve chilled and enjoy!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 10mg