Easy Bodacious Broccoli Salad
A fresh and flavorful broccoli salad loaded with crunchy vegetables, savory nuts, and a tangy-sweet dressing.
Ingredients
- 4 cups fresh broccoli florets, chopped into bite-sized pieces
- ½ cup red onion, finely diced
- ½ cup dried cranberries
- ½ cup sunflower seeds or slivered almonds
- ½ cup cooked and crumbled bacon (optional)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
For the Dressing
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 2 tbsp honey or sugar
- ¼ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Prepare the Ingredients:Wash and thoroughly dry the broccoli florets. Chop them into small, bite-sized pieces.Dice the red onion and crumble the cooked bacon if using.
- Mix the Salad:In a large mixing bowl, combine the broccoli, red onion, dried cranberries, sunflower seeds, bacon, and cheddar cheese.
- Make the Dressing:In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, honey, salt, and black pepper until smooth and creamy.
- Combine and Chill:Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients. Toss until everything is well-coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to let the flavors meld together.
- Serve:Serve chilled as a side dish or a light main course.
Notes
For a vegan version, use plant-based mayonnaise and omit the bacon and cheese.