Bacon Broccoli Salad

Bacon Broccoli Salad is full of fresh ingredients like broccoli florets and crunchy apple and packed with crispy bacon and sunflower seeds. A light and tangy dressing pulls it all together.

Course Side Dish

Cuisine American

Keyword Bacon Broccoli Salad

Prep Time 20

Refrigeration 2

Total Time 2 20

Servings 1/2 cup servings

Calories 255kcal

Author Cathy Pollak

Ingredients

1 large head broccoli (8 ounces/226 g), cut into florets and roughly chopped
1 small red onion, finely diced (about 1/4 cup)
1 apple, cored and diced
8 oz (226 g) bacon, cooked and crumbled
4 oz (113 g) sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
1/3 cup (50 g) raw sunflower seeds
1 cup (250 ml) mayonnaise
1/4 cup (60 ml) apple cider vinegar
2 tbsps (30 ml) avocado oil or extra virgin olive oil
1 tsp granulated sugar
1/2 tsp dry mustard
1/2 tsp finely ground sea salt or 1/4 tsp table salt
1/2 tsp ground black pepper

Instructions

Add the chopped broccoli, diced red onion, diced apple, bacon crumbles, shredded cheddar cheese, and sunflower seeds to a large bowl and toss to combine.
In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, avocado oil, sugar, ground mustard, sea salt, and black pepper until well-combined.
Pour the dressing over the broccoli mixture and stir well to coat.
Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours, or overnight.
Gently stir the salad before serving.

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