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Broccoli Salad with Sunflower Seeds and Cranberries

This broccoli salad makes a fantastic holiday side dish for Thanksgiving or Christmas.
Prep Time20 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Servings: 6
Calories: 289kcal
Author: alaskafromscratch

Ingredients

  • 5 cups finely chopped broccoli florets just the florets (about 3 crowns broccoli)
  • 10 slices bacon crisp-cooked and crumbled
  • ⅓ cup diced red onion
  • ⅓ cup sunflower seeds
  • ⅓ cup dried cranberries chopped (golden raisins are equally good)
  • ½ cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 2 teaspoons sugar
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  • To a salad bowl, add broccoli, cooked bacon, onion, sunflower seeds, and cranberries.
  • In a small bowl, mix mayo, vinegar, and sugar. Pour dressing mixture over salad and toss to coat. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve (at least one hour).

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 289kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 11g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 21mg | Sodium: 369mg | Potassium: 378mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 493IU | Vitamin C: 68mg | Calcium: 47mg | Iron: 1mg