Description
A bright, crunchy salad that balances smoky bacon, crisp broccoli, and a tangy-sweet mayo dressing — perfect for weeknight dinners, potlucks, or as a picnic side.
Ingredients
- Fresh broccoli florets
- Crispy bacon pieces
- Finely chopped red onion
- Shredded cheddar cheese
- Toasted sunflower seeds
- Dried cranberries
- Mayonnaise
- Apple cider vinegar
- Sugar
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Instructions
- 1. Begin by cutting the fresh broccoli florets into bite-sized pieces.
- 2. Fry the bacon until crispy, then crumble it into small pieces.
- 3. Finely chop the red onion and grate the cheddar cheese.
- 4. In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, and sugar until smooth.
- 5. In a large bowl, toss the broccoli, bacon, red onion, cheddar cheese, sunflower seeds, and dried cranberries together.
- 6. Pour the dressing over the salad and gently mix until all ingredients are coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.