Broccoli Cranberry Salad

Bright, crisp, and bursting with flavor, this Broccoli Cranberry Salad is a delightful blend of fresh ingredients and rich textures. Perfect for potlucks, picnics, or a quick side dish, this salad combines tender broccoli florets, sweet dried cranberries, crunchy sunflower seeds, savory crumbled bacon, and a touch of tangy red onion. The creamy dressing, made with mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, apple cider vinegar, and a hint of honey, ties everything together with a balance of sweet and tangy notes. Ready in just 15 minutes and packed with vibrant colors and wholesome ingredients, this make-ahead salad ensures a delicious addition to any table that’s as nutritious as it is satisfying. Serve it chilled for a refreshing accompaniment to your next meal!

Nutriscore Rating: 68/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 4 cups broccoli florets
• 0.5 cup dried cranberries
• 0.25 cup red onion, finely chopped
• 0.5 cup sunflower seeds
• 0.5 cup bacon, cooked and crumbled
• 0.5 cup mayonnaise
• 0.25 cup Greek yogurt
• 1.5 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Wash and thoroughly dry the broccoli florets. Chop the broccoli into bite-sized pieces.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, combine the broccoli florets, dried cranberries, finely chopped red onion, sunflower seeds, and cooked, crumbled bacon.

Step 3

In a separate small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, apple cider vinegar, honey, salt, and black pepper until smooth and creamy.

Step 4

Pour the dressing over the broccoli mixture in the large bowl.

Step 5

Toss gently but thoroughly to coat all ingredients evenly with the dressing.

Step 6

Cover the bowl and refrigerate the salad for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.

Step 7

Give the salad another quick toss before serving. Serve chilled as a side dish or a light meal.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	902.9 grams (902.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2403

Total Fat 174.70g	224%
Saturated Fat 28.80g	144%
Polyunsaturated Fat 23.70g
Cholesterol 257mg	86%
Sodium 3757mg	163%
Total Carbohydrate 138.40g	50%
Dietary Fiber 22.60g	81%
Total Sugars 74.40g
Protein 77.80g	156%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 301mg	23%
Iron 7mg	38%
Potassium 1522mg	32%

*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: 64.5%

Protein: 12.8%

Carbs: 22.7%