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Irresistible Broccoli Salad Recipe with Bacon & Cranberries

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A crunchy, flavorful broccoli salad with smoky bacon, sweet-tart cranberries, sunflower seeds, and a creamy tangy dressing. Perfect for BBQs, potlucks, or meal prep.

Ingredients

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  • 6 cups fresh broccoli, chopped into bite-sized florets
  • 6–8 slices crispy bacon, cooked and crumbled
  • 1/2 cup dried cranberries
  • 1/2 cup red onion, finely diced
  • 1/4 cup sunflower seeds, shelled
  • 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese (optional)
  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons honey

Instructions

  1. Cook the bacon: Heat a skillet over medium heat and cook the bacon slices until crispy. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess grease, then crumble into small pieces. (About 10 minutes)
  2. Prep the veggies: Wash and chop the broccoli into bite-sized florets. Finely dice the red onion. Set aside. (5 minutes)
  3. Make the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, and honey until smooth. Taste and adjust sweetness or tanginess as needed. (2 minutes)
  4. Combine the salad ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, toss together the broccoli, crumbled bacon, dried cranberries, diced onion, sunflower seeds, and shredded cheddar cheese. (3 minutes)
  5. Add the dressing: Pour the dressing over the salad and toss until everything is evenly coated. Make sure every piece gets a good coating of that creamy, tangy goodness. (5 minutes)
  6. Chill (optional): If you have time, let the salad chill in the fridge for 15-30 minutes to let the flavors meld together.

Notes

[‘Don’t overcook the bacon to avoid burning.’, ‘Chop broccoli evenly for consistent texture.’, ‘Adjust sweetness of the dressing based on the cranberries.’, ‘Mix thoroughly to ensure even coating of the dressing.’, ‘This salad tastes better after chilling for a few hours in the fridge.’]

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Keywords: broccoli salad, bacon, cranberries, side dish, easy recipe, BBQ, potluck, creamy dressing

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