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Broccoli Salad Recipe

Broccoli Salad

Rahat
This vibrant Broccoli Salad is a delightful blend of crisp textures and bold flavors, perfect for any occasion. Ready in just 10 minutes, it’s a quick yet impressive dish that’s as nutritious as it is delicious.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 1 minute
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings 8 cups
Calories 291 kcal

Ingredients
  

Salad

  • 5-6 cups broccoli florets 1 lb, this was about 2 ½ heads of broccoli for me (450g)
  • 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese thicker, not finely shredded (115g)
  • cup dried cranberries (85g)
  • ½ cup crumbled bacon (60g)
  • ½ cup salted sunflower seeds (60g)
  • cup red onion diced into small pieces (50g)

Dressing

  • ¾ cup mayo I use olive oil mayo (175g)
  • ¼ cup sour cream (70g)
  • 1 ½ Tablespoon white wine vinegar
  • 3 Tablespoons sugar (40g)
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon pepper

Instructions
 

  • Combine broccoli florets, cheddar cheese, dried cranberries, bacon, sunflower seeds, and onion in a large bowl.
  • In a separate, small bowl, whisk together mayo, sour cream, vinegar, sugar, salt, and pepper until smooth and well-combined.
  • Pour dressing over broccoli combination and toss or stir well.
  • Broccoli salad may be served immediately, but for best flavor refrigerate for at least one hour before serving. Make sure to toss broccoli salad thoroughly again before serving.
  • Keep refrigerated if not consuming right away.

Nutrition

Calories: 291kcalCarbohydrates: 17gProtein: 8gFat: 19gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 33mgSodium: 617mgPotassium: 92mgFiber: 1gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 50IUVitamin C: 4.1mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 0.7mg
Keyword broccoli, creamy, healthy, salad, vegetarian
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