Broccoli Bacon Salad

Broccoli Bacon Salad is the most delicious way to eat broccoli! This broccoli salad is loaded with bacon, cheese, dried cranberries, red onion, and sunflower seeds, all tossed in a sweet creamy dressing. Everyone will be going back for seconds!

📝 Ingredients

• 3/4 pound bacon
• 1 lb broccoli florets ((about 2 heads broccoli))
• 1 1/2 cups medium cheddar cheese (shredded)
• 1 cup dried cranberries
• 3/4 cup red onion (diced)
• 1/2 cup roasted sunflower seeds (lightly salted)
• 1 cup mayonnaise
• 1/3 cup granulated sugar
• 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
2. 2Mix together all dressing ingredients and place in the fridge.
3. 3Lay bacon on a rimmed baking sheet and bake for 12-14 minutes until crispy. Remove from pan and drain on paper towel lined plate. When cool, dice.
4. 4Place broccoli, cooked bacon, cheese, cranberries, red onion, sunflower seeds, and dressing in a large bowl and toss together. Refrigerate until ready to serve.