Description
A delightful combination of crunchy vegetables, savory bacon, and creamy dressing that creates a flavor explosion in every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups fresh broccoli florets
- 6 slices bacon
- 1/2 cup red onion, chopped
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup sunflower seeds
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the broccoli florets, cooked and crumbled bacon, red onion, cheddar cheese, and sunflower seeds.
- In a separate small bowl, mix together the mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, sugar, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Pour the dressing over the broccoli mixture and toss to coat evenly.
- Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld beautifully.
Notes
Serve chilled, garnished with additional sunflower seeds or crispy bacon bits for extra crunch. Best prepared a day in advance for optimal flavor blending.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 325
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 25mg