Description

A refreshing broccoli salad with tangy dressing, cheese, sunflower seeds, and sweet cranberries. Perfect as a side or light meal that’s easy to prepare and even better after chilling.

Ingredients

Scale

Broccoli florets 5–6 cups (about 2½ heads)
Sharp cheddar cheese 1 cup (thicker shred preferred)
Dried cranberries ⅔ cup
Salted sunflower seeds ½ cup
Red onion ⅓ cup, diced
Mayo ¾ cup (olive oil mayo for a healthier option)
Sour cream ¼ cup (coconut yogurt for vegan)
Apple cider vinegar 1½ tablespoons
Sugar 3 tablespoons
Salt ½ teaspoon
Black pepper to taste
Turkey bacon ½ cup

Instructions

Chop broccoli florets into bite-sized pieces
Dice red onion and mix with broccoli
Whisk mayo, sour cream, apple cider vinegar, sugar, salt, and pepper to create dressing
Toss broccoli mixture with dressing until fully coated
Add crumbled cheddar cheese, dried cranberries, sunflower seeds, and turkey bacon
Chill salad in refrigerator for 1 hour before serving

Notes

For a vegan option, omit turkey bacon and use coconut yogurt
Blue cheese is a great cheddar alternative
Sunflower seeds can be swapped for pumpkin seeds
Let salad sit 1 day for optimal flavor melding

Prep Time: 15
Category: SNACKS
Method: Chilling
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cup
Calories: 200
Sugar: 15g
Sodium: 150mg
Fat: 12g
Saturated Fat: 4g
Carbohydrates: 18g
Fiber: 3g
Protein: 10g
Cholesterol: 30mg