Description
Broccoli Salad with Bacon is a crowd-pleasing dish that perfectly combines crispy bacon, sweet cranberries, creamy cheddar cheese, and crunchy sunflower seeds, all tossed in a tangy homemade dressing. This delightful salad is incredibly easy to prepare, making it an excellent choice for summer barbecues or holiday gatherings. With its vibrant colors and irresistible flavors, it’s sure to be a hit at any meal. Serve it chilled or at room temperature—the versatility of this dish makes it a must-have on your table!
Ingredients
Scale
- 10–11 strips crispy bacon
- 2 heads broccoli (about 1 and 1/2 pounds)
- 1 cup dried cranberries
- 1/3 cup roasted sunflower seeds
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/3 cup chopped red onion
- 1 & 1/4 cups Miracle Whip OR mayonnaise
- 1 lemon zest
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 & 1/4 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon dry mustard
- 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Bake bacon on a lined baking sheet for about 15 minutes until crispy. Set aside to cool and chop.
- In a large bowl, whisk together Miracle Whip (or mayonnaise), lemon zest and juice, white wine vinegar, sugar, salt, black pepper, dry mustard, and cayenne pepper until smooth.
- Chop broccoli into small florets and add to the bowl along with cranberries, sunflower seeds, shredded cheese, and most of the chopped bacon.
- Gently mix until well combined. Chill for at least 20 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 270
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 25mg