Description
Indulge in the Best Broccoli Salad Recipe, an easy make-ahead dish that brings together crunchy broccoli, savory bacon, and sweet cranberries. This refreshing salad is perfect for potlucks, family gatherings, or a simple weeknight dinner. With its delightful mix of textures and flavors, it’s a low-carb delight that everyone will love. Quick to prepare in just 15 minutes, this versatile recipe allows for customization to suit your tastes. Whether served as a side dish or a standalone meal prep option, this salad is sure to impress with its creamy dressing that ties all the ingredients together beautifully.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 cups broccoli florets
- ½ cup bacon bits
- ½ cup dried cranberries
- ⅓ cup red onion (diced)
- ⅓ cup sunflower seeds
- 3 tablespoons cider vinegar
- 1 and ½ tablespoons coconut sugar
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- salt & black pepper
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, whisk together cider vinegar, coconut sugar, mayonnaise, salt, and black pepper until smooth.
- Wash and cut broccoli florets into bite-sized pieces.
- In a large bowl, combine broccoli florets with diced red onion, dried cranberries, sunflower seeds, and bacon bits.
- Pour the dressing over the salad mixture and toss until evenly coated.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 2–4 hours before serving to enhance flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Salad
- Method: No cooking required
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 15mg