Broccoli Crunch Salad

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5 from 1 vote

This broccoli salad recipe is fast and easy to make. A delicious and nutritious side dish or lunch!

Course 15-Minute meal, 30-minute meal, dinner, Fast Lunch, lunch, Main Course, Salad, Side Dish

Cuisine American

Prep Time 8

Total Time 8

Servings people

Calories 364kcal

Author Marlynn Schotland

Ingredients

For the dressing

1 cup mayonnaise
3 Tablespoons apple cider vinegar
2 Tablespoons granulated sugar
½ teaspoon kosher salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

For the salad

8 cups chopped broccoli
½ cup finely diced red onion
½ cup dried cranberries
¼ cup sunflower seeds
¼ cup sliced almonds
4 slices cooked, cooled, and chopped bacon

Instructions

In a medium bowl, whisk together the ingredients for the dressing. Set aside, or pour into a salad dressing container and set aside.
In a large bowl, toss together the salad ingredients.
Pour the dressing over the salad and toss all ingredients together. Or, you can serve the dressing on the side.

Notes

Makes approximately 6-10 servings, depending on your serving size.

Additional ingredient options: This salad is also delicious with ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese. Add ½ teaspoon to 1 teaspoon of lemon juice to the dressing for more acidity. Add 1 teaspoon of honey to the dressing for added sweetness and to thicken the dressing.

Vegan option: Substitute vegan mayonnaise and omit the bacon to make this a vegan broccoli salad.

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