Description
Indulge in the delightful combination of flavors with this Broccoli Salad with Bacon. Packed with crunchy broccoli, crispy bacon, sweet cranberries, and creamy cheese, this salad is a showstopper at any gathering. Tossed in a tangy homemade dressing, it’s both nutritious and indulgent, making it the perfect side dish for summer barbecues or festive holiday meals. With easy preparation in under 35 minutes, it’s sure to become a favorite in your recipe repertoire. Enjoy it fresh or as leftovers; this salad stays delicious for days!
Ingredients
Scale
- 10–11 strips cooked bacon
- 2 heads broccoli (1.5 pounds)
- 1 cup dried cranberries
- 1/3 cup roasted sunflower seeds
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/3 cup chopped red onion
- 1 and 1/4 cups Miracle Whip or mayonnaise
- 1 lemon zest
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 and 1/4 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon dry mustard
- 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Instructions
- Cook bacon until crispy in the oven; cool and chop into pieces.
- In a large bowl, mix dressing ingredients until smooth.
- Chop broccoli into small florets and add to the bowl with dressing.
- Add cranberries, sunflower seeds, cheddar cheese, red onion, and most of the bacon; mix well.
- Chill for at least an hour before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 335
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 470mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 25mg