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Quick way to grow Broccoli Salad (Classic) broccoli salad

This classic broccoli salad is quick to prepare and a crowd-pleaser. It's packed with fresh broccoli, crispy bacon, and a delightful creamy dressing.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings 6 people
Calories 350 kcal

Equipment

  • Large bowl
  • Small bowl
  • Whisk

Ingredients
  

Salad

  • 6 cups fresh broccoli florets from about 2 pounds broccoli
  • 8 cooked bacon, crumbled (about 1 cup)
  • 0.5 cup red onion, finely diced
  • 0.5 cup sunflower seeds
  • 0.5 cup dried cranberries

Dressing

  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • 0.25 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar

Garnish (Optional)

  • fresh parsley, chopped for garnish

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • In a large bowl, combine the broccoli florets, crumbled bacon, diced red onion, sunflower seeds, and dried cranberries.

Dressing

  • In a separate small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, granulated sugar, and apple cider vinegar until smooth.

Combine

  • Pour the dressing over the broccoli mixture and toss gently until all ingredients are evenly coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld.

Serve

  • Serve chilled, optionally garnished with fresh chopped parsley.

Notes

For best results, prepare the salad a few hours in advance and refrigerate to allow the flavors to deepen. You can adjust the amount of sugar in the dressing to your preference. Adding grilled chicken can make this a complete meal.