🥦 The Best Broccoli Salad Ever
🛒 Ingredients
4 cups fresh broccoli florets (bite-sized)
½ small red onion (finely chopped)
½ cup cooked beef bacon or turkey bacon (crumbled)
½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
⅓ cup dried cranberries or raisins
¼ cup sunflower seeds or chopped nuts (optional)
🥣 Dressing
1 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons sugar (adjust to taste)
2 tablespoons vinegar (apple cider or white)
Pinch of salt & pepper
👩🍳 Instructions
Prep the broccoli
Wash and cut into small florets. (Smaller pieces = better flavor coating!)
Mix the salad
In a large bowl, combine broccoli, onion, bacon, cheese, cranberries, and seeds.
Make the dressing
In a separate bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sugar, vinegar, salt, and pepper until smooth.
Combine everything
Pour the dressing over the salad and mix well until everything is coated.
Chill ❄️
Refrigerate for at least 1–2 hours (this step makes a BIG difference in flavor).
⭐ Tips for the BEST result
Let it sit overnight for even better taste
Add chopped apples for a sweet crunch
Use Greek yogurt instead of mayo for a lighter version
Toast the seeds/nuts for extra flavor
😋 Why people love it
Perfect balance of creamy + crunchy + sweet + tangy
Great for meal prep (lasts 2–3 days in the fridge)
Works as a side dish or light meal
