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Broccoli Bacon and Cheese Salad

Broccoli Bacon and Cheese Salad

This Broccoli Bacon and Cheese Salad is anything but routine. With savory bacon and a tangy dressing, it’s perfect for any picnic or potluck. So go ahead and take a bite-you won’t be disappointed.

Author: Wondermom Wannabe

Meal Type: Salad

Cuisine: American

Difficulty: EASY

Prep. Time: 20 minutes

Cook Time:

Total Time: 20 minutes

Servings: 4 servings

Calories: 1,022 kcal per serving

Ingredients

  • 8 cups - broccoli
  • ⅓ cup - red onion
  • ⅓ cup - sunflower seeds
  • ½ cup - dried cranberries
  • 1 package - bacon
  • ½ cup - cheddar cheese
  • 1 cup - mayonnaise
  • ¼ cup - sugar
  • 1 tbsp - apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tbsp - lemon juice

Instructions

  1. Finely chop broccoli and place in a large bowl.
  2. Add in onions, sunflower seeds, cranberries, and cheddar cheese. Crumble bacon and add it to the bowl. Stir ingredients until everything is well mixed.
  3. In a medium size bowl combine mayo, sugar, apple cider vinegar and lemon juice. Stir until well mixed.
  4. Pour dressing over broccoli mixture, fold in until everything is evenly coated.
  5. Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate.

Nutrition

Energy: 1,022 kcal | Total Fat: 79 g | Saturated: 22 g | Trans: 0 g | Cholesterol: 139 mg | Total Carbs: 46 g | Fiber: 6 g | Sugars: 31 g | Proteins: 37 g | Sodium: 1,785 mg | Polyunsaturated: 28 g | Monounsaturated: 25 g

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