Description
This vibrant Broccoli Salad combines fresh broccoli florets with sharp cheddar cheese, sweet craisins, crunchy bacon, and sunflower kernels all tossed in a tangy and creamy apple cider vinegar dressing. Perfectly chilled, it makes a refreshing and flavorful side dish for any meal or gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
Salad
- 6 cups broccoli florets broken into bite size pieces
- 1½ cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- ⅔ cup chopped craisins (dried cranberries)
- ⅔ cup diced red onion
- ⅔ cup cooked and crumbled bacon
- ½ cup sunflower kernels
Dressing
- 1¼ cup mayonnaise
- ½ cup sour cream
- 4 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon fresh cracked black pepper
Instructions
- Combine salad ingredients: Using an extra large mixing bowl, combine the broccoli florets, shredded sharp cheddar cheese, chopped craisins, diced red onion, cooked and crumbled bacon, and sunflower kernels. Mix well to evenly distribute all the components.
- Prepare dressing: In a medium size mixing bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, apple cider vinegar, granulated sugar, kosher salt, and fresh cracked black pepper until the dressing is smooth and creamy.
- Mix salad and dressing: Pour the prepared dressing over the broccoli mixture. Stir thoroughly to coat all salad ingredients evenly with the dressing.
- Chill: Cover the bowl tightly and refrigerate the salad for 1 hour to let the flavors meld and the salad chill before serving.
Notes
- Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- For best texture, store the broccoli salad in a bowl with a lid rather than covering with plastic wrap to prevent sogginess and contain any odors.
- This salad can be made a few hours ahead of time and kept chilled until serving for convenience.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg
