Holiday Broccoli Salad

Celebrate the season with Holiday Broccoli Salad, a vibrant and festive side dish bursting with fresh flavors and textures! This recipe combines crisp broccoli florets, sweet dried cranberries, crunchy sunflower seeds, and savory crumbled bacon with a creamy, tangy dressing made from mayonnaise, sour cream, apple cider vinegar, and a touch of honey. Colorful additions like red bell pepper and shredded sharp cheddar cheese make it as visually appealing as it is delicious. Ready in just 30 minutes, this make-ahead salad is perfect for holiday gatherings, offering a balance of wholesome ingredients and indulgent treats. Whether served at a festive party or holiday dinner, this salad is sure to be a crowd-pleaser!

Nutriscore Rating: 66/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 4 cups broccoli florets
• 1 large red bell pepper
• 0.5 small red onion
• 0.5 cup dried cranberries
• 0.25 cup sunflower seeds
• 6 slices bacon slices
• 0.75 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
• 0.5 cup mayonnaise
• 0.25 cup sour cream
• 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Cook the bacon slices in a skillet over medium heat until crispy. Transfer to a plate lined with paper towels to drain. Once cooled, crumble the bacon into small pieces and set aside.

Step 2

Rinse the broccoli florets thoroughly and pat them dry. Chop them into bite-sized pieces and place them in a large mixing bowl.

Step 3

Dice the red bell pepper and finely chop the red onion. Add both vegetables to the bowl with the broccoli.

Step 4

Add the dried cranberries, sunflower seeds, shredded cheddar cheese, and crumbled bacon to the bowl.

Step 5

In a separate small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, sour cream, apple cider vinegar, honey, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.

Step 6

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

Step 7

Cover the salad and let it chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.

Step 8

Serve cold as a flavorful holiday side dish.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1019 grams (1019.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2216

Total Fat 165.80g	213%
Saturated Fat 43.00g	215%
Polyunsaturated Fat 11.80g
Cholesterol 290mg	97%
Sodium 3271mg	142%
Total Carbohydrate 142.20g	52%
Dietary Fiber 21.80g	78%
Total Sugars 81.10g
Protein 60.90g	122%

Vitamin D 18IU	90%
Calcium 907mg	70%
Iron 7mg	37%
Potassium 1119mg	24%

*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: 64.7%

Protein: 10.6%

Carbs: 24.7%