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Broccoli Salad in a white mixing bowl.
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Broccoli Salad

Broccoli Salad is an easy side salad that's made with broccoli, dried cranberries, bacon, and lots of other yummy ingredients!
Course Salad
Cuisine American
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 0 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 12 servings
Calories 179kcal
Author Kate @ I Heart Eating

Ingredients

Salad

  • 5 cups broccoli florets cut into small pieces
  • 1 ½ cups sliced carrots
  • 1 cup chopped celery
  • 1/2 cup sharp cheddar cheese in small cubes
  • 3 strips bacon cooked and crumbled
  • 1 cup sunflower seeds divided
  • 1/2 cup dried sweetened cranberries

Dressing

  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise1
  • 1/2 cup plain non-fat Greek yogurt2
  • 2-4 tablespoons granulated sugar depending on desired sweetness (I use 3 T.)
  • 1/4 cup cider vinegar
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground pepper

Instructions

  • In a large bowl, stir together vegetables, cheese, bacon, 3/4 cup sunflower seeds, and cranberries.
  • Whisk mayonnaise, yogurt, sugar, vinegar, salt, and pepper together in a small bowl.
  • Add dressing to salad, and toss to combine.
  • Cover, and refrigerate until chilled.
  • Serve cold, and top with remaining 1/4 cup sunflower seeds just before serving.

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Notes

  1. Regular or light ok.
  2. Can use 2% or whole milk yogurt. 
  3. Nutrition values are estimates.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 179kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 10mg | Sodium: 218mg | Potassium: 295mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 3005IU | Vitamin C: 35.1mg | Calcium: 78mg | Iron: 1mg