Description
A refreshing and flavorful Broccoli Cranberry Salad featuring crunchy broccoli florets, sweet dried cranberries, sharp cheddar cheese, and a tangy honey apple cider vinegar dressing. Perfect as a no-cook side dish for picnics or gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
Salad
- 4 cups fresh broccoli florets
- 1 cup dried cranberries
- 1/2 cup chopped red onion
- 1/2 cup sunflower seeds
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
Dressing
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Combine Salad Ingredients: In a large bowl, mix together the broccoli florets, dried cranberries, chopped red onion, sunflower seeds, chopped walnuts or pecans, and shredded cheddar cheese until well distributed.
- Prepare the Dressing: In a separate small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, honey, salt, and pepper until the dressing is smooth and creamy.
- Toss Salad with Dressing: Pour the dressing over the broccoli mixture then toss thoroughly, making sure all ingredients are evenly coated with the dressing.
- Chill: Cover the salad and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes. This allows the flavors to meld beautifully.
- Serve: Toss the salad gently again just before serving to redistribute the dressing for the freshest taste and texture.
Notes
- For a lighter version, substitute Greek yogurt for half of the mayonnaise.
- Add cooked and crumbled bacon for extra flavor and crunch.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 230mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
