Description
Discover the perfect blend of flavors with this Broccoli Salad featuring turkey bacon. This refreshing dish is bursting with crunchy broccoli, sweet dried cranberries, and creamy cheddar cheese, all enhanced by a tangy homemade dressing. Quick to prepare in just 35 minutes, this salad is an ideal side for summer barbecues or festive gatherings. It’s not only delicious but also packed with nutrients, making it a hit for any occasion. Everyone will love this crowd-pleaser that’s as colorful as it is tasty!
Ingredients
Scale
- 10–11 strips turkey bacon (cooked)
- 2 heads broccoli (about 1.5 pounds)
- 1 cup dried cranberries
- 1/3 cup roasted sunflower seeds
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/3 cup chopped red onion
- 1 & 1/4 cups Miracle Whip or mayonnaise
- Zest from 1 lemon
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons white apple vinegar
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 & 1/4 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon dry mustard
- 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven and bake turkey bacon until crispy; chop into pieces.
- In a bowl, whisk together dressing ingredients: Miracle Whip or mayonnaise, lemon zest and juice, apple vinegar, sugar, salt, black pepper, dry mustard, and cayenne pepper.
- Chop broccoli into small florets and mix with cranberries, sunflower seeds, cheddar cheese, and most of the turkey bacon in the dressing bowl.
- Stir gently to combine; serve immediately or chill for at least 20 minutes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
Keywords: Feel free to customize by adding other vegetables like bell peppers or carrots for extra crunch. Adjust sweetness by varying the sugar content in the dressing according to your preference.