Description
This vibrant and creamy Broccoli Salad features crisp broccoli, smoky bacon, sweet cranberries, crunchy almonds, and red onion, all tossed in a tangy-sweet apple cider mayo dressing—perfect for potlucks, barbecues, and holidays.
Ingredients
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- 1 1/3 lbs broccoli florets, finely chopped into bite-sized pieces
- 8 slices crispy cooked bacon, crumbled
- 1/2 cup sweetened dried cranberries
- 1/3 cup red onion, finely diced
- 1/3 cup sliced almonds
- Dressing:
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 1/2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine chopped broccoli, crumbled bacon, cranberries, red onion, and sliced almonds.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, sugar, and black pepper until smooth and creamy.
- Pour dressing over the broccoli mixture and toss to coat evenly.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to blend flavors and soften the broccoli slightly.
- Stir before serving and garnish with extra bacon or almonds if desired.
Notes
- Use pre-cooked bacon or microwave bacon for a quicker prep.
- Swap almonds for sunflower seeds or pecans for variation.
- Low-sugar dried cranberries or fresh grapes can reduce sweetness.
- Best made ahead and served cold for maximum flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixed
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of recipe
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
