Sauces, Sides & Salads

Tangy & Savory Broccoli Salad

Name: Tangy & Savory Broccoli Salad
Prep time: 1 h 25 min
Yield: 8
Ingredients: 8 cups bite-size broccoli florets (about 3 heads), rinsed and dried well; 1 package cooked & crumbled; ½ cup dry roasted sunflower kernels (optional); ½ cup red onion, finely diced (about ¼ of a medium red onion); 1 cup thick-cut shredded sharp cheddar cheese; 1 cup mayonnaise; 2 tbsp white wine vinegar (or apple cider vinegar); 1 tbsp sugar

We love this broccoli salad because it isn't as sweet as traditional broccoli salad, and the bacon and thick cut cheddar adds extra heartiness.

Tangy broccoli salad with bacon, sharp cheddar and sunflower kernels in a large bowl

The recipe

Prep Time: 25 minutes + 1 hour chilling
Serves: 8

Ingredients

Salad

8 cups bite-size broccoli florets (about 3 heads), rinsed and dried well
1 package cooked & crumbled
½ cup dry roasted sunflower kernels (optional)
½ cup red onion, finely diced (about ¼ of a medium red onion)
1 cup thick-cut shredded sharp cheddar cheese

Dressing

1 cup mayonnaise
2 tbsp white wine vinegar (or apple cider vinegar)
1 tbsp sugar

Instructions

01
In a large bowl, combine the broccoli, bacon, sunflower kernels, red onion, and cheese
02
In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, vinegar, and sugar until smooth
03
Pour the dressing over the broccoli mixture and toss to coat
04
Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour. Toss again before serving