Description
A vibrant and crunchy salad that combines fresh broccoli, crispy bacon, and a creamy dressing, making it a perfect side for any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups fresh broccoli florets
- 6 strips bacon, crumbled
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 2 tablespoons vinegar
- 1/4 cup diced red onion
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup sunflower seeds
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the chopped broccoli florets, crumbled bacon, diced red onion, shredded cheddar cheese, and sunflower seeds.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, sour cream, sugar, vinegar, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and gently toss to coat all the ingredients.
- Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to enhance the flavors.
Notes
Make-ahead tip: Prepare a day in advance for deeper flavors. Store in an airtight container to maintain freshness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 30mg