Description
A fresh and vibrant broccoli salad packed with crunchy veggies, crispy turkey bacon, sharp cheddar, and a creamy homemade dressing. It’s the perfect crowd-pleasing side dish for potlucks, BBQs, or weekly meal prep.
Ingredients
-
8 cups fresh broccoli florets
-
⅓ cup red onion, diced
-
¼ cup sunflower seeds
-
½ lb turkey bacon, cooked and chopped
-
¼ cup shredded cheddar cheese
-
1 cup mayonnaise
-
3 tbsp white vinegar
-
2 tbsp sugar
-
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
-
In a bowl, whisk mayo, vinegar, sugar, salt, and pepper to make the dressing.
-
In a large mixing bowl, combine broccoli, onion, sunflower seeds, turkey bacon, and cheddar cheese.
-
Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients and toss to combine.
-
Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving for best flavor.
Notes
-
To mellow the onion’s bite, soak in cold water for 10 minutes.
- For crunchier bacon, add it just before serving.
-
Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes (excluding bacon prep)
- Category: Salad, Side Dish
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American