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Broccoli Salad Recipe

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 cups fresh broccoli florets
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 3 tbsp granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
  • 1/2 cup bacon, cooked and crumbled
  • 1/4 cup red onion, finely diced
  • 1/4 cup raisins
  • 1/4 cup roasted sunflower seeds
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1/4 tsp salt

Method
 

  1. Whisk together the mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, sugar, salt, and black pepper in a large bowl for about 1 minute until smooth and the sugar has dissolved.
  2. Add the broccoli florets, red onion, raisins, cheddar cheese, and sunflower seeds to the bowl and fold until everything is evenly coated in dressing.
  3. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or up to 4 hours, to allow the flavors to come together and the broccoli to soften slightly.
  4. Stir once more, scatter the crumbled bacon over the top, transfer to a serving bowl, and serve cold.

Notes

This salad is best made a few hours before you plan to eat it, but not the night before. The bacon always goes on last, right before serving, so it stays crisp. If you prefer a less sharp onion flavor, soak the diced red onion in cold water for 10 minutes and drain before adding it to the bowl.