Description
Enjoy a vibrant and crunchy broccoli salad, packed with flavor and perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 large head fresh broccoli (about 4 cups florets)
- 1 small red onion, finely chopped
- 1 cup grated sharp cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries
- 1/3 cup sunflower seeds
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons honey
Instructions
- Wash the broccoli under cool water, then cut into bite-sized florets. Place in a mixing bowl.
- Optional: Sauté the chopped red onion in olive oil over medium heat for about 5 minutes until soft.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, and honey until smooth.
- Add the sautéed onion (if using), cheddar cheese, cranberries, and sunflower seeds to the broccoli.
- Pour the dressing over the mixture and gently toss until well coated.
- Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
- For added crunch, consider swapping sunflower seeds with almonds or pecans.
- Adjust sweetness by varying the amount of honey to suit your taste.
- Enhance flavors just before serving by adding a splash of lemon juice.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: Optional sautéing for about 5 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (180g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 15mg