Description
Experience the crunch of fresh broccoli combined with a creamy dressing, sweet dried cranberries, and crunchy sunflower seeds in this vibrant Best Broccoli Salad. Perfect for summer barbecues, holiday gatherings, or a delightful weekday side, this salad is easy to prepare and packed with flavor. In just minutes, you can create an eye-catching dish that will impress your guests and elevate any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups fresh broccoli florets
- 1 cup dried cranberries
- ½ cup sunflower seeds (unsalted)
- ½ cup red onion (thinly sliced)
- ½ cup mayonnaise (or Greek yogurt for a lighter option)
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons honey (or sugar)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Wash and cut the broccoli into bite-sized florets, then place them in a large bowl.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, honey (or sugar), salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Add dried cranberries, sunflower seeds, and red onion to the bowl with broccoli. Pour dressing over the top and gently toss until everything is well-coated.
- Cover the salad with plastic wrap or a lid and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to let the flavors meld.
- Before serving, give the salad another gentle toss and garnish with extra sunflower seeds if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 5mg