Description
This sweet classic broccoli salad is a creamy, crunchy side dish packed with fresh broccoli, tangy dressing, sweet cranberries, and savory crispy bites.
Ingredients
9 cups fresh broccoli florets
3/4 cup smoked turkey bits, cooked crispy and crumbled
1/2 cup dried cranberries
1/3 cup red onion, finely diced
1/4 cup sunflower seeds
1 cup mayonnaise
3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
1 1/2 tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
Salt, to taste
Black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Cut broccoli into bite-sized florets and place in a large bowl with diced red onion.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, sugar, and Dijon mustard until smooth. Season with salt and pepper.
- Add dried cranberries, sunflower seeds, and crispy smoked turkey bits to the broccoli mixture.
- Pour dressing over the salad and toss gently until evenly coated.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving to allow flavors to meld.
Notes
Swap sunflower seeds with sliced almonds or chopped pecans.
Use half mayonnaise and half Greek yogurt for a lighter dressing.
Add diced apples for extra sweetness and crunch.
Add crispy turkey bits just before serving to keep them crunchy.
Store in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: No Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 260 kcal
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 320 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg
