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The Best Broccoli Salad

From Blue Highlands · Public · On Public Aug 2026

Prep 20 min · 8 servings · ~229 cal / serving

This potluck favorite gets rave reviews every time! A fresh, crisp broccoli salad is tossed in a simple & creamy homemade dressing.

Ingredients

  • 8 cup broccoli (cut into bite-sized pieces)
  • ⅓ cup red onion, diced
  • ½ cup cranberries
  • ¼ cup sunflower seeds
  • ½ cup bacon bits
  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • 3 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 2 tbsp sugar
  • to taste salt and pepper

Method

Steps show what you need as you go — cook-assist built into the recipe.

  1. 1

    Whisk together dressing ingredients in a medium bowl

  2. 1a

    Set aside

  3. 2

    In a large bowl, combine broccoli, onion, cranberries, sunflower seeds, and bacon bits

    8 cup broccoli (cut into bite-sized pieces)⅓ cup red onion, diced½ cup cranberries¼ cup sunflower seeds½ cup bacon bits
  4. 2a

    Pour the prepared dressing over and mix well

  5. 3

    Refrigerate for at least one hour before serving

Nutrition

Estimated per serving

229calories

Protein

2.9 g

Carbs

9.1 g

Fat

21 g

Sat. fat 3.3 g · Fiber 2.5 g · Sugar 3.9 g · Sodium 205 mg · Cholesterol 12 mg

Based on 5 of 9 ingredients