Are you looking for a healthy and tasty salad recipe? Look no further than this broccoli salad with bacon and cheddar cheese. This salad is perfect for any occasion, whether it's a family dinner, a BBQ, or a potluck with friends.
Ingredients:
- 4 cups fresh broccoli florets- 1/2 cup cooked and crumbled bacon- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese- 1/4 cup chopped red onion- 1/4 cup dried cranberries- 1/4 cup sunflower seeds- 1/2 cup mayonnaise- 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar- 1 tbsp honey- Salt and pepper to taste
This image shows a large bowl of broccoli salad with bacon and cheddar cheese. The salad is topped with dried cranberries and sunflower seeds, and the dressing is drizzled over the top.
Instructions:
1. Begin by blanching the broccoli florets in boiling water for 2-3 minutes. Drain and rinse with cold water. 2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked broccoli, crumbled bacon, shredded cheddar cheese, chopped red onion, and dried cranberries. 3. In a separate mixing bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, honey, salt, and pepper. 4. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine. 5. Add the sunflower seeds to the salad and toss again. 6. Chill the salad in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
This image shows all the ingredients needed to make the broccoli salad with bacon and cheddar cheese. The broccoli, bacon, cheddar cheese, red onion, dried cranberries, sunflower seeds, mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, honey, salt, and pepper are all arranged neatly on a wooden cutting board.
This image shows a close-up of the broccoli salad with bacon and cheddar cheese on a plate. The salad is garnished with additional sunflower seeds and dried cranberries.
