How to Make Best Broccoli Salad Ever! - A Step-by-Step Guide

Broccoli salad is a dish that never goes out of style. With its delicious combination of crunchy broccoli, creamy dressing, and savory toppings, it's the perfect side dish for any meal. But what makes the "Best Broccoli Salad Ever!" truly stand out is its unique blend of flavors and textures that takes this classic recipe to a whole new level.

What sets this broccoli salad apart from the rest is the addition of sweet and tangy ingredients that complement the natural flavor of the broc...

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • 3 tablespoons cider vinegar
  • 3 tablespoons white sugar
  • 2 crowns broccoli, cut into bite-size pieces
  • 1 cup seedless red grapes, halved
  • ¾ cup chopped walnuts
  • ¼ red onion, finely chopped
  • ¼ cup sunflower seed kernels
  • ½ cup sweetened dried cranberries (such as Craisins®)
  • ¼ cup bacon bits

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Additional Time: 3 hrs
  • Total Time: 3 hrs 20 mins
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 6 servings

  • Whisk mayonnaise, cider vinegar, and sugar together in a small bowl until sugar dissolves and the dressing is smooth.
  • Toss broccoli, grapes, walnuts, red onion, sunflower seeds, cranberries, and bacon bits together in a large bowl. Drizzle dressing over the salad and gently fold so ingredients are evenly coated.
  • Cover bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate 3 to 4 hours. Stir before serving.
  • Nutrition

    507 cal.

    • Total Fat: 43g
    • Saturated Fat: 6g
    • Cholesterol: 17mg
    • Sodium: 374mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 28g
    • Dietary Fiber: 4g
    • Total Sugars: 21g
    • Protein: 8g
    • Vitamin C: 48mg
    • Calcium: 50mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 332mg