Bacon Broccoli Salad

A fresh and flavorful bacon broccoli salad with crunchy broccoli, crisp apples, smoky bacon, cheddar cheese, and sunflower seeds, all tossed in a tangy, creamy dressing. An easy make-ahead side perfect for any meal.

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

Equipment

measuring cups and spoons Keeps ingredient amounts accurate, especially for the dressing.
mixing bowls Holds all the salad ingredients and gives you plenty of space to toss everything together.
Knife For chopping the broccoli, onion, apple, and bacon.
whisk Helps blend the dressing smoothly so the oil and mayo combine well.

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 EVOO
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

In a large bowl, combine the chopped broccoli, diced red onion, diced apple, bacon crumbles, shredded cheddar cheese, and sunflower seeds. Toss to mix.
1 large head broccoli (8 ounces/226 g), 1 small red onion, 1 apple, 8 oz (226 g) bacon, 4 oz (113 g) sharp cheddar cheese, 1/3 cup (50 g) raw sunflower seeds
In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, avocado oil, sugar, ground mustard, sea salt, and black pepper until smooth.
1 cup (250 ml) mayonnaise, 1/4 cup (60 ml) apple cider vinegar, 2 tbsps (30 ml) avocado oil , 1 tsp granulated sugar, 1/2 tsp dry mustard, 1/2 tsp finely ground sea salt , 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
Pour the dressing over the broccoli mixture and stir until everything is well coated.
Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or overnight.
Stir gently before serving.

Notes

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