This broccoli salad with dried cranberries and crispy bacon is great for family gatherings.

Prep Time:

10 mins

Cook Time:

10 mins

Total Time:

20 mins

Servings:

8

Ingredients

Dressing:

  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • ¼ cup white sugar
  • 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar

Salad:

  • 6 strips bacon
  • 3 heads broccoli, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • ½ cup chopped red onion
  • ⅓ cup salted sunflower kernels, toasted
  • ¼ cup dried cranberries

Directions

  1. Make dressing: Whisk together mayonnaise, sugar, and vinegar in a small bowl. Chill in the refrigerator until needed.
  2. Make salad: Cook bacon in a large skillet over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain bacon slices on a paper towel-lined plate, then crumble and set aside.
  3. Combine broccoli, onion, sunflower seeds, and cranberries in a large serving bowl. Add crumbled bacon and drizzle with dressing; toss until well combined.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

314Calories
25gFat
19gCarbs
6gProtein