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Broccoli Salad Recipe

This sweet and savory Broccoli Salad is perfect in the summer months, but because the ingredients are available all year, you can enjoy it anytime.
Prep Time20 minutes
Refrigeration time1 hour
Total Time1 hour 20 minutes
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Keyword: broccoli, broccoli salad, salad
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 305kcal
Author: Tara Noland

Ingredients

Dressing

  • 2/3 cup mayonnaise
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ¼ teaspoon coarse ground pepper

Salad

  • 1 pound broccoli crowns chopped into small florets
  • ½ cup dried cranberries
  • 1 cup red grapes halved
  • 1/3 cup chopped pecans
  • 1/3 cup red onions diced
  • 2 tablespoons real bacon bits
  • 2 tablespoons sunflower seeds

Instructions

  • In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the mayo, olive oil, apple cider vinegar, sugar, mustard, salt, garlic powder, and pepper.
  • Add the broccoli and toss to mix together. Add the dried cranberries, grapes, pecans, red onions, sunflower seeds, and bacon bits. Toss together again. Cover and refrigerate at least 1 hour before serving.

Notes

See the post for more information, photos and tips. 

Nutrition

Serving: 1 | Calories: 305kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 11g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 0.04g | Cholesterol: 13mg | Sodium: 343mg | Potassium: 275mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 383IU | Vitamin C: 52mg | Calcium: 39mg | Iron: 1mg