Best Ever Cranberry Broccoli Salad
Fresh broccoli florets are mixed with dried cranberries, red onion and shredded cheddar. Mix that up with homemade dressing and topped it all of with crisp bacon crumbles.
Ingredients
- 2 heads fresh broccoli not frozen
- ½ cup red onion finely chopped
- ½ pound bacon cooked and crumbled
- 1 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese freshly shredded is best
- ¾ cup dried cranberries use less if you prefer it less sweet
For the dressing:
- 2 ½ tablespoons vinegar
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- ⅓ cup sugar
Instructions
- Chop bacon into bite-sized pieces and cook until crispy. Drain on paper towels.
- Chop broccoli florets into bite-size pieces. Combine broccoli, bacon, onions, cheddar cheese and dried cranberries in a large bowl.
- In a separate bowl combine vinegar, sugar and mayonnaise. Pour over broccoli mixture and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate at least a few hours before serving.
Notes
Recipe slightly adapted from Cassie Craves.
Nutrition
Calories: 415kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 11gFat: 32gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 12gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 41mgSodium: 444mgPotassium: 463mgFiber: 4gSugar: 16gVitamin A: 951IUVitamin C: 109mgCalcium: 183mgIron: 1mg
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