Loaded Broccoli Salad
Loaded Broccoli Salad is a crunchy, colorful, and flavor-packed dish featuring broccoli, bacon, cheese, and a creamy dressing, perfect for potlucks, lunches, or meal prep.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes (including chilling)
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
4 cups fresh broccoli florets
1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1/4 cup sunflower seeds or chopped nuts
1/4 cup dried cranberries or raisins (optional)
1/3 cup mayonnaise
1/3 cup Greek yogurt or sour cream
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
1 tablespoon sugar or honey
Salt, to taste
Black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Wash and chop the broccoli into bite-sized florets. Slice the red onion thinly.
- In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, Greek yogurt or sour cream, apple cider vinegar, sugar or honey, salt, and pepper.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine broccoli, red onion, , cheddar cheese, sunflower seeds, and dried cranberries (if using).
- Pour the dressing over the broccoli mixture and toss well to coat evenly.
- Chill for at least 30 minutes before serving to enhance the flavors.
Notes
- Use plant-based mayo and cheese for a vegan version.
- Blanch the broccoli briefly if you prefer a softer texture.
- For extra crunch, add diced apples or water chestnuts.
- Adjust sweetness by skipping or reducing the sugar/honey.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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