Description

This creamy and crunchy broccoli salad recipe is made with fresh broccoli florets, crispy bacon, sweet cranberries, crunchy almonds, and a tangy homemade dressing, making it perfect for potlucks, picnics, and quick family meals.

Ingredients

Scale

1 cup mayonnaise
1½ tablespoons granulated sugar
3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1⅓ lbs broccoli florets, finely chopped
8 slices crispy cooked bacon, chopped
⅓ cup chopped red onion
½ cup sweetened dried cranberries
⅓ cup sliced almonds

Instructions

In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sugar, apple cider vinegar, and black pepper until smooth.
Finely chop the broccoli florets into bite-sized pieces.
Cook the bacon until crispy and chop into small pieces.
In a large bowl, combine broccoli, bacon, red onion, cranberries, and sliced almonds.
Pour the dressing over the broccoli mixture.
Gently toss until all ingredients are evenly coated.
Cover and refrigerate for 1–2 hours before serving.
Toss again just before serving for best texture and flavor.

Notes

Chilling the salad allows the flavors to blend perfectly. For best results, use fresh broccoli and toast the almonds before adding.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Category: Salad
Method: No-Cook
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 283
Sugar: 10g
Sodium: 205mg
Fat: 24g
Saturated Fat: 4g
Unsaturated Fat: 19g
Trans Fat: 0.1g
Carbohydrates: 15g
Fiber: 3g
Protein: 3g
Cholesterol: 13mg

Keywords: broccoli salad recipe, creamy broccoli salad, bacon broccoli salad, potluck salad