Description
Indulge in the vibrant and satisfying Broccoli Salad with Bacon & Cheddar, a perfect blend of crunchy broccoli, crispy bacon, and sharp cheddar cheese. This delightful salad is quick to prepare and serves as a nutritional powerhouse brimming with vitamins and flavors. In just under 30 minutes, you can create a dish that impresses at barbecues, potlucks, or casual dinners. The creaminess of the dressing, combined with the sweetness of dried cranberries and the bite of red onion, ensures each bite is an explosion of taste that both kids and adults will love. Enjoy this irresistible salad as a side or a light meal that’s sure to become a favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups fresh broccoli florets
- 6–8 strips crispy bacon
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- ½ cup dried cranberries
- 1 small red onion, diced
- ½ cup Greek yogurt
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
Instructions
- Cook bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crispy; drain on paper towels.
- Chop broccoli into bite-sized florets; optionally blanch for 2 minutes and cool in ice water.
- In a large bowl, combine broccoli, diced onion, cheddar cheese, cranberries, and crumbled bacon.
- Whisk together Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, salt, and pepper in another bowl.
- Pour dressing over the salad mixture; toss to coat evenly.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least one hour before serving to enhance flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 570mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 30mg