Easy Broccoli Salad
Quick and easy broccoli salad with bacon and cheese is a perfect dish for a barbecue, potluck, or feeding a crowd!
Servings: 8 servings
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
- 6 cups broccoli
- ⅔ cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ cup bacon bits or ½ lb bacon cooked and crumbled
- ¼ cup red onion
- ¼ cup sunflower seeds
- ⅓ cup dried cranberries optional
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a small bowl, mix mayonnaise, sugar, and lemon juice. Mix well and set aside.
- Chop broccoli florets into small pieces and put into medium sized mixing bowl.
- Add shredded cheese, crumbled bacon, diced onion, sunflower seeds, and dried cranberries to the broccoli.
- Add the dressing mix to the other ingredients and mix well. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Notes
Keep leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 5 days.
Nutrition
Calories: 330kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 28g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 14g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 31mg | Sodium: 474mg | Potassium: 260mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 526IU | Vitamin C: 60mg | Calcium: 105mg | Iron: 1mg