Description
Creamy Broccoli Salad is a vibrant and refreshing dish that combines crisp broccoli florets, sweet raisins, and crunchy sunflower seeds all enveloped in a rich and creamy dressing. Perfect for summer gatherings, potlucks, or casual family dinners, this salad not only tantalizes your taste buds but also brings people together around the table. Easy to prepare and packed with flavor, it’s sure to become a favorite at any meal.
Ingredients
- Fresh broccoli florets
- Red onion
- Dried cranberries or raisins
- Sunflower seeds
- Mayonnaise
- Apple cider vinegar
- Sugar
Instructions
- 1. Rinse fresh broccoli under cold water and cut into bite-sized florets. Blanch in boiling water for 2 minutes, then transfer to ice water to maintain color.
- 2. Finely chop the red onion.
- 3. In a large bowl, combine the broccoli, red onion, dried cranberries (or raisins), and sunflower seeds; toss gently.
- 4. In a separate bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, and sugar until smooth. Adjust seasoning if necessary.
- 5. Pour the dressing over the broccoli mixture and fold until everything is well-coated.
- 6. Cover and chill in the fridge for at least one hour before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 10mg