Description
Experience the vibrant flavors of our Best Broccoli Salad Recipe (Easy, Make-ahead recipe), a delightful dish that’s perfect for summer gatherings or quick weeknight dinners. This salad features crunchy broccoli, savory bacon bits, and sweet cranberries, all tossed in a creamy dressing that melds beautifully when prepared ahead of time. With just 15 minutes of prep, this low-carb delight is not only refreshing but also versatile enough to suit various dietary preferences. Customize it with your favorite nuts or additional veggies for an even more exciting twist. Serve it as a side at barbecues, pack it for lunch, or enjoy it as a nutritious snack throughout the week!
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 cups broccoli florets
- ½ cup bacon bits
- ½ cup dried cranberries
- ⅓ cup red onion (diced)
- ⅓ cup sunflower seeds
- Dressing: mayonnaise, cider vinegar, coconut sugar, salt, and black pepper
Instructions
- Prepare the dressing by whisking together cider vinegar, coconut sugar, mayonnaise, salt, and pepper in a medium bowl.
- Clean the broccoli under cold water and cut into bite-sized pieces.
- In a large bowl, combine broccoli, diced red onion, dried cranberries, sunflower seeds, and bacon bits.
- Toss the salad with the dressing until evenly coated.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 to 4 hours before serving to allow flavors to develop.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: N/A
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: N/A
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 20mg