Best Broccoli Salad
This easy and classic broccoli salad recipe is packed with yummy ingredients all smothered in a creamy dressing to make the perfect side dish.
Servings: 8
Calories: 427kcal
Ingredients
Salad
- 6 cups broccoli florets, broken into bite-size pieces
- 1½ cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- ⅔ cup chopped craisins
- ⅔ cup diced red onion
- ⅔ cup cooked and crumbled bacon
- ½ cup sunflower kernels
Dressing
- 1¼ cups mayonnaise
- ½ cup sour cream
- 4 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon fresh cracked black pepper
Instructions
- Using an extra-large mixing bowl, combine the broccoli, shredded cheese, craisins, red onion, crumbled bacon, and sunflower kernels.
- Using a medium-sized mixing bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, sour cream, apple cider vinegar, sugar, kosher salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Pour the dressing over the broccoli mixture and stir to completely coat the salad ingredients.
- Cover tightly and chill in the refrigerator for 1 hour.
Notes
- If you are chopping a whole head of broccoli, cut off bite-sized florets. Be sure to trim the stems off the cut florets as well (trim them completely off or leave a small stem). You can also buy store-bought chopped broccoli to save time.
- If you love this salad and plan to make it frequently, double or even triple the dressing and store the extras in a mason jar in the fridge for next time.
Nutrition
Calories: 427kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 34g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 12mg | Sodium: 598mg | Potassium: 361mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 443IU | Vitamin C: 62mg | Calcium: 87mg | Iron: 2mg