Broccoli Bacon Cheese Salad

Brighten up your table with the irresistible Broccoli Bacon Cheese Salad, a perfect balance of crisp, savory, and creamy flavors. This quick and easy recipe combines fresh broccoli florets, smoky crumbled bacon, sharp shredded cheddar, and crunchy sunflower seeds, all tied together with a tangy-sweet dressing made from mayonnaise, sour cream, apple cider vinegar, and a touch of sugar. Finely diced red onion adds a subtle zest, making every bite delightfully bold. Ready in just 20 minutes with no cooking required, this make-ahead salad is ideal for potlucks, barbecues, or as a satisfying side dish for any meal. Healthy, hearty, and full of flavor, it’s a crowd-pleaser that you won't want to skip!

Nutriscore Rating: 62/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 4 cups fresh broccoli florets
• 8 slices cooked bacon, crumbled
• 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
• 0.5 cup red onion, finely diced
• 0.5 cup sunflower seeds
• 0.75 cup mayonnaise
• 0.25 cup sour cream
• 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
• 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Wash and pat dry the broccoli florets. Cut them into bite-sized pieces and place them in a large mixing bowl.

Step 2

Add the crumbled cooked bacon, shredded cheddar cheese, diced red onion, and sunflower seeds to the bowl with the broccoli.

Step 3

In a separate smaller mixing bowl, combine mayonnaise, sour cream, apple cider vinegar, granulated sugar, salt, and black pepper. Whisk until the dressing is smooth and well combined.

Step 4

Pour the dressing over the broccoli mixture and toss gently until everything is evenly coated.

Step 5

Cover the salad and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving to allow the flavors to meld together.

Step 6

Give the salad a final toss before serving. Enjoy as a side dish or light meal!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	999.9 grams (999.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2871

Total Fat 240.50g	308%
Saturated Fat 56.40g	282%
Polyunsaturated Fat 23.70g
Cholesterol 397mg	132%
Sodium 3774mg	164%
Total Carbohydrate 120.30g	44%
Dietary Fiber 19.40g	69%
Total Sugars 41.20g
Protein 78.20g	156%

Vitamin D 24IU	120%
Calcium 1135mg	87%
Iron 8mg	42%
Potassium 2403mg	51%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 73.2%

Protein: 10.6%

Carbs: 16.3%