Broccoli Salad Recipe
Get ready for a taste sensation that will rock your world. Today, we’re making a flavor-packed broccoli salad recipe that combines some unexpected ingredients: cheese, dried cranberries, sweet onion, sunflower seeds, crispy bacon, all tossed together in a tangy white wine vinegar dressing. Trust me, this salad will have you coming back for seconds!
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What is in Broccoli Salad
Let’s start with the star of the show: broccoli. This nutrient-rich vegetable is not only super healthy but also adds a delightful crunch to this salad. Plus, its vibrant green color makes it a feast for the eyes!
We’ve got cheese, and who doesn’t love cheese? Its creamy goodness pairs perfectly with the sweet and tart dried cranberries. But wait, there’s more! We’re also adding sunflower seeds for a nutty and satisfying crunch that takes this salad to the next level. And some savory onion for added flavor.
What’s a salad without a little indulgence? crispy bacon. Yes, you heard that right! The smoky, savory flavor of bacon adds a mouthwatering dimension to this already exciting salad. It’s like a party in your mouth, and the bacon is the life of the party! Cooking your bacon in the oven on these baking racks is so easy and takes the splatter out of cooking bacon on the stove. And the grease drips into the pan!
To tie everything together, we have a tangy white wine vinegar dressing. This zesty dressing adds a refreshing and bright note that cuts through the richness of the cheese and bacon, balancing the flavors and creating a blend that will make your taste buds sing.
Broccoli salad with cheese, dried cranberries, sunflower seeds, sweet onion, bacon, and white wine vinegar dressing is a culinary adventure you won’t want to miss. It’s a delicious combination of textures and flavors that will have your taste buds dancing with joy. So, the next time you’re in the mood for a refreshing colorful salad give this one a try. It’s a surefire way to impress your friends and family at your next gathering or simply enjoy a tasty and satisfying meal. Get ready to experience the ultimate flavor explosion!
Ingredients: Broccoli Salad Recipe
fresh broccoli
sweet onion
bacon
shredded cheddar cheese
sunflower seeds
dried cranberries
sugar
white wine vinegar
mayonnaise
salt & pepper
How to Prepare
Making this broccoli salad is a breeze. Start by blanching the broccoli until it’s crisp-tender, then shock it in cold water to retain its vibrant color. You don’t have to blanch it, but it brings out a bright green color in the broccoli. Crumble the crispy bacon and toss it in with the cheese, dried cranberries, onion and sunflower seeds. Drizzle the white wine vinegar dressing over the top and give it all a good toss. That’s it! Your flavor-packed salad is ready to be devoured.
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Broccoli Salad Recipe
Ingredients
salad
- 10 cups fresh broccoli cut into bite size florets and blanched. You do not have to blanch the broccoli. Blanching brings out the bright green color. see notes on how to blanch.
- 8 slices bacon cooked and crumbled
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries or raisins
- 1/2 cup onion use a sweet onion or a red onion chopped
- 1/4 cup salted sunflower seeds
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese or lowfat mozzarella shredded cheese
dressing
- 1 cup mayonaise
- 2 Tbsp white wine vinegar you can substitute white or apple cider vinegar
- 2 Tbsp white sugar or honey
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp pepper
Instructions
- In a small bowl whisk together the dressing ingredients and set aside. In a large bowl toss together the broccoli florets, chopped onion, shredded cheddar, sunflower seeds, cooked crumbled bacon and dried cranberries. Pour dressing over the salad and toss to coat. Serve immediately or refrigerate until serving. This salad will keep in the fridge for 3-5 days. So it is a great make ahead salad!