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The Best Broccoli Salad

Author: Brandy O'Neill
This is the best broccoli salad you'll ever have! It's creamy, crunchy, and packed full of flavor. A delicious mixture of broccoli, bacon, red onion, mozzarella cheese, sunflower seeds, dried cranberries, and creamy homemade dressing.
4.34 from 3 votes
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 6 servings

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 5 cups raw small broccoli florets
  • 1/2 cup crumbled crispy bacon about 6-8 strips
  • 2/3 cup dried cranberries
  • 1/3 cup minced red onion
  • 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella
  • 1/4 cup sunflower seeds
  • 3/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 3 tablespoons brown sugar packed
  • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt or to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper or to taste

Instructions

  • In a large mixing bowl, add broccoli, bacon, dried cranberries, red onion, mozzarella cheese, and sunflower seeds. Stir to combine.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, kosher salt, and black pepper.
  • Pour dressing over broccoli and stir to combine.
  • Let the salad rest for at least 30 minutes before serving. Keep refrigerated until ready to eat.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 380kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 28g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 14g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 33mg | Sodium: 741mg | Potassium: 322mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 18g | Vitamin A: 558IU | Vitamin C: 68mg | Calcium: 99mg | Iron: 1mg
Course Salad
Cuisine American
Keyword broccoli salad, creamy broccoli salad, salad with broccoli
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