Broccoli Salad
Recipe from Two Peas and Their Pod
This classic Broccoli Salad recipe is made with fresh broccoli, bacon, cheddar cheese, almonds, dried cranberries, onion, and a creamy homemade dressing. It's the perfect side dish for cookouts, parties, and potlucks!
Servings: 8
Calories: 291kcal
Ingredients
For the salad:
- 6 cups fresh broccoli florets, chopped (about 1 lb broccoli stalks)
- 1 cup grated sharp cheddar cheese, white or yellow
- 6 strips cooked bacon, chopped
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries, or golden raisins
- 1/2 cup slivered almonds, can use sunflower seeds, chopped pecans, or pepitas
- 1/3 cup diced red onion
For the dressing:
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt, can use sour cream
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons honey or pure maple syrup
- 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- Kosher salt and black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- In a large bowl combine broccoli florets, cheese, bacon, dried cranberries, almonds, and onion.
- In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, vinegar, maple syrup, Dijon mustard, garlic, salt, and pepper.
- Pour dressing over broccoli salad and stir until well combined. Cover and chill in the refrigerator for at least one hour before serving.
Nutrition
Calories: 291kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 8g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 26mg | Sodium: 355mg | Potassium: 338mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 579IU | Vitamin C: 62mg | Calcium: 162mg | Iron: 1mg