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A vibrant bowl of fresh broccoli salad with various ingredients

Broccoli Salad with 5 Flavors

This recipe guides you through growing and preparing a perfect broccoli salad, focusing on fresh ingredients and a blend of five distinct flavors to create a vibrant and delicious dish.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Broccoli Salad
  • 4 cups Broccoli florets
  • 0.5 cup Red onion finely chopped
  • 6 strips Bacon cooked and crumbled
  • 0.5 cup Dried cranberries
  • 0.25 cup Sunflower seeds
Creamy Dressing
  • 0.75 cup Mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons Apple cider vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons Sugar
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 0.25 teaspoon Salt
  • 0.125 teaspoon Black pepper

Equipment

  • Large bowl
  • Small bowl
  • Whisk

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Wash and chop the broccoli florets into small, bite-sized pieces. Finely chop the red onion and cook and crumble the bacon.
Combine Ingredients
  1. In a large bowl, combine the chopped broccoli, red onion, crumbled bacon, dried cranberries, and sunflower seeds.
Prepare Dressing
  1. In a separate small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, sugar, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper until smooth.
Dress the Salad
  1. Pour the creamy dressing over the broccoli mixture and toss gently until all ingredients are evenly coated.
Chill and Serve
  1. Cover the bowl and refrigerate the salad for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld. Serve chilled.

Notes

For best flavor, make sure to chill the salad for at least 30 minutes before serving. You can adjust the amount of sugar in the dressing to your taste. For a vegetarian option, omit the bacon and add toasted pecans or walnuts instead.