Description
A delightful and colorful Cranberry Broccoli Salad that is perfect for any occasion. This salad combines fresh broccoli florets, dried cranberries, sharp cheddar cheese, red onion, and sunflower seeds, all tossed in a creamy and tangy dressing.
Ingredients
Scale
Salad:
- 4 cups fresh broccoli florets (about 1 medium head), chopped small
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries
- 1/2 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely diced
- 1/4 cup sunflower seeds or chopped almonds
Dressing:
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Prepare Salad: In a large mixing bowl, combine broccoli, cranberries, cheddar cheese, red onion, and sunflower seeds.
- Make Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, vinegar, honey, salt, and pepper until smooth. Pour over broccoli mixture and toss to coat.
- Chill and Serve: Refrigerate for 30 minutes. Stir before serving and adjust seasoning if necessary.
Notes
- For a lighter version, use half Greek yogurt and half mayo.
- This salad can be made a day ahead and tastes better after chilling.
- Optional add-ins: crumbled bacon, chopped apples, or cooked quinoa.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad, Side Dish
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
