Description
Creamy Broccoli Salad is a refreshing and nutritious dish that combines crunchy broccoli with sweet cranberries, tender turkey bacon, and a tangy dressing. This delightful salad is perfect for potlucks, barbecues, or as a side for weeknight dinners. In just 15 minutes, you can create a colorful medley of flavors that will please both friends and family. Chilling the salad allows the ingredients to meld together beautifully, making it a great make-ahead option for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb. fresh broccoli (cut into bite-sized pieces)
- 1 lb. turkey bacon (cooked and crumbled)
- 1 small red onion (diced finely)
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries
- 3/4 cup sunflower seed kernels
- 1 cup light mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup Truvia Baking Blend (or 1/2 cup sugar)
- 2 tsp. white vinegar
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, toss together the broccoli, turkey bacon, red onion, dried cranberries, and sunflower seed kernels until evenly mixed.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the light mayonnaise, Truvia Baking Blend (or sugar), and white vinegar until smooth.
- Pour the dressing over the broccoli mixture and gently toss to coat all ingredients evenly.
- Cover the salad and refrigerate for at least an hour to allow flavors to meld before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup (120g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 10mg