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Broccoli Salad Recipe

Broccoli salad is a refreshing and versatile dish that can be enjoyed as a side salad, a main course, or even a snack. It's packed with nutrients, making it a healthy and guilt-free option. And with its vibrant colors and enticing textures, it's sure to please even the pickiest eaters.
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Prep Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Cook Time 0 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 8 people
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Western
Calories: 317
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 heads broccoli cut into bite-sized pieces (about 600 grams)
  • ⅓ cup diced red onion about 50 grams
  • ½ cup dried cranberries about 90 grams
  • ¼ cup sunflower seeds about 30 grams
  • ½ cup bacon bits about 50 grams
Dressing:
  • 1 cup mayonnaise about 225 grams
  • 3 tablespoons cider vinegar about 45 ml
  • 2 tablespoons sugar about 25 grams
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Method
 

  1. In a medium bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, cider vinegar, sugar, salt, and pepper. Set aside.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the broccoli, red onion, cranberries, sunflower seeds, and bacon bits.
  3. Pour the dressing over the broccoli mixture and toss to coat.
  4. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.

Notes

Tips:
 
For best results, dry the broccoli very well before adding it to the salad. This will help to prevent the dressing from becoming watery.
If you don't have time to make your own dressing, you can use store-bought coleslaw dressing instead.
To add a bit of extra flavor, you can garnish the salad with crumbled bacon or shredded Parmesan cheese.