The Best Classic Broccoli Salad with Bacon and Creamy Dressing
Make this easy, crunchy broccoli salad featuring bacon, sunflower seeds, and a creamy mayonnaise-yogurt dressing. It is a perfect, simple side dish for potlucks and summer BBQs.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 0 min
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 min
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: No Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 large head fresh broccoli, cut into bite-sized florets
- 1/2 cup cooked, crumbled bacon
- 1/4 cup dried cranberries
- 1/4 cup sunflower seeds
- 1/4 cup finely diced red onion
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Prepare the dressing: In a medium bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, apple cider vinegar, sugar, salt, and pepper until smooth. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, combine the raw broccoli florets, cooked bacon, dried cranberries, sunflower seeds, and red onion.
- Pour the prepared dressing over the broccoli mixture.
- Toss gently until all ingredients are evenly coated.
- Cover the bowl and chill the salad in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour before serving. This allows the flavors to blend and helps keep the broccoli crunchy.
Notes
- To keep the salad crunchy for gatherings, add the dressing just before serving, or chill the salad for a minimum of one hour after mixing.
- You can substitute goat cheese or shredded cheddar for a different flavor profile.
- For a tangier dressing, increase the apple cider vinegar by one teaspoon.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 10
- Sodium: 250
- Fat: 23
- Saturated Fat: 5
- Unsaturated Fat: 18
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 15
- Fiber: 4
- Protein: 8
- Cholesterol: 25