This Broccoli Cranberry Salad is a delightful mix of crunchy broccoli, tangy cranberries, and savory bacon, topped with a creamy dressing.

Scale

6 cups finely chopped broccoli (approx. 1 pound)

1 cup coarsely grated sharp cheddar cheese

¼ cup finely chopped red onion

½ cup dried cranberries plus extra to taste

⅓–½ cup roasted salted sunflower seeds

½ cup crumbled bacon (approx. 6–8 slices)

1 cup quality mayo

1 TBSP white wine vinegar or apple cider vinegar

1 TBSP fresh lemon juice

1 TBSP sugar

¼ tsp salt

¼ tsp pepper

First whisk together dressing ingredients. Set aside.
Next chop broccoli into small bite-sized pieces. Add broccoli to a large bowl along with finely chopped onion, dried cranberries, and coarsely grated cheddar cheese.
Add HALF the dressing to the bowl and mix well. Chill for an hour.
Cook bacon via your favorite method. Add to the salad just before serving.
After chilling, give the salad a taste and then add additional dressing to taste. Mix well.
Top with sunflower seeds and crumbled bacon. Toss to combine and enjoy!

For a sweeter salad, feel free to sweeten the dressing or add extra dried cranberries. Consider adding shredded carrots or grapes for more flavor.

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