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Easy Broccoli Bacon Salad

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This salad combines crispy bacon, fresh broccoli, and sweet cranberries, creating a delightful dish that’s simple to prepare and perfect for any occasion.

  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 1011 strips bacon, cooked
  • 2 heads broccoli (about 1.5 pounds or 56 cups)
  • 1 cup dried cranberries
  • 1/3 cup roasted and salted sunflower seeds
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1/3 cup chopped red onion (or more to taste)
  • 1 and 1/4 cups Miracle Whip or mayonnaise
  • Zest of 1 lemon
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1 and 1/4 teaspoons kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon dry mustard
  • 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Instructions

  • Whisk together dressing ingredients in a large bowl until smooth.
  • Cook bacon until crispy, let cool, and chop.
  • Rinse and chop broccoli into small florets.
  • Combine broccoli, dried cranberries, sunflower seeds, cheddar cheese, red onion, and most bacon in the dressing bowl.
  • Stir well to coat ingredients with dressing; chill for 20 minutes if desired, and serve topped with reserved bacon.

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Notes

Let the salad sit for a few minutes before serving to enhance flavors.
Toast sunflower seeds for added crunch if desired.
Adjust ingredient quantities to taste.

  • Author: Alejandro
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Salad
  • Method: Mixing
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Calories: 350
  • Sugar: 10
  • Sodium: 800
  • Fat: 22
  • Saturated Fat: 5
  • Unsaturated Fat: 15
  • Trans Fat: 0
  • Carbohydrates: 27
  • Fiber: 3
  • Protein: 10
  • Cholesterol: 30