15-Minute Broccoli Salad with Bacon and Cheese
Crunchy, creamy, and loaded with flavor, this 15-Minute Broccoli Salad with Bacon and Cheese is the ultimate quick and easy side dish! Packed with fresh broccoli, crispy bacon, sharp cheddar cheese, and a tangy, slightly sweet dressing, this salad is the perfect balance of savory and refreshing. It comes together in just minutes with no cooking required—making it ideal for busy weeknights, BBQs, or meal prep.
Servings 7 servings
Calories 391kcal
Equipment
- Mixing Bowl
Ingredients
- 6 cups chopped, raw broccoli florets
- 1 cup mayo
- ¼ cup sunflower seed kernels or slivered almonds
- 1 ½ tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons sweetener or sugar
- 4 slices cooked and crumbled bacon
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ¼ cup dried cranberries
- ⅓ cup chopped red onion
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Slice the broccoli florets into thin slices.
- Combine the mayo, sweetener, apple cider, vinegar, salt, and pepper to taste and then combine it with the remaining ingredients in a mixing bowl. Stir to mix well.
- Cover and chill the salad for at least one hour.
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Notes
- If you prefer a less sweet broccoli salad, start with 1 tablespoon of sweetener. Taste repeatedly and add more as needed. 2 tablespoons of sweetener along with the apple cider vinegar will produce a sweet and savory salad.
- 1 cup of mayo will make this a creamy salad. If you prefer less creamy, start with ½ - ¾ cup of mayo. Add additional mayo as necessary.
- You can substitute mayo for plain Greek yogurt or sour cream.
- Broccoli salad will last covered in the fridge for 3-4 days.
- Makes 6-7 cups
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 391kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 37g