Broccoli Salad with Craisins

This crowd pleaser is a version of the classic broccoli salad featuring tart cranberries, crispy bacon, sunflower kernels, cheddar cheese, and a creamy homemade dressing.

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Prep Time 10

Total Time 10

Course Salad

Servings

Calories 209 kcal

Equipment

jar with a tight-fitting lid
large serving bowl

Ingredients

INGREDIENTS:

For the broccoli salad dressing:

1 cup mayonnaise
⅓ cup granulated sugar
2 Tablespoons apple cider vinegar

For the broccoli mixture:

5 cups broccoli florets about 2 large heads
¼ cup red onion sliced thinly
½ salted and roasted sunflower kernels
8 slices bacon cooked and crumbled
½ cup craisins
1 cup finely shredded cheddar cheese

Instructions

To make the dressing, add the mayonnaise, sugar, and apple cider vinegar to a jar with a lid.
Shake to combine. Set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, combine broccoli, red onion, sunflower kernels, bacon, and Craisins.
Pour the dressing over all the ingredients. Toss with dressing to coat. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.

Notes

Notes/FAQs

The dressing can also be whisked together in a small bowl and covered until ready to pour over the salad.
For convenience, I like to use bagged broccoli florets from the grocery store. A 12-ounce bag is about 4 cups. I trim the stalks to remove any yucky-looking pieces and cut larger pieces to bite-sized.
What are sunflower kernels? They are sunflower seeds with the outside shell removed.
Can I use bacon bits instead of cooked bacon? We prefer the old-fashioned cooked bacon crumbled into small pieces for this recipe. It adds a little crunch that compliments the other salad ingredients. If you're looking for convenience, you can use the "pre-cooked" bacon as a shortcut.
How long can broccoli salad sit out at room temperature? Broccoli salad should not be left out of the refrigerator for longer than 2 hours.

Nutrition

Serving: 0.5cupCalories: 209kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 4gFat: 17gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 7gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0.04gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 218mgPotassium: 129mgFiber: 1gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 261IUVitamin C: 26mgCalcium: 66mgIron: 0.3mg

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