Broccoli Crunch Salad

Broccoli Crunch Salad is a classic salad recipe. Broccoli, dried cranberries, bacon, sunflower seeds (but I add pepitas!) and finely diced red onion is tossed in a simple (like 3 ingredients) dressing. Not only is this salad colorful and crunchy, but delicious too!

📝 Ingredients

• 2/3 cup mayonnaise (homemade or store-bought)
• 1 1/2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
• 2 teaspoons poppy seeds
• kosher salt (to taste)
• freshly ground pepper (to taste)
• 4 slices thick-cut applewood bacon (cooked and finely chopped)
• 1 large head broccoli (cut into bite-size pieces)
• 1/2 cup dried cranberries
• 1/3 cup pepitas
• 1/3 cup finely chopped red onion
• 1/4 cup unsalted roasted sunflower seeds (shelled)

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1In a small bowl, combine the mayo, cider vinegar and poppy seeds. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
2. 2In a large bowl combine crumbled bacon with the broccoli florets, cranberries, pepitas, onion and sunflower seeds.
3. 3Pour in the dressing an toss to combine.
4. 4Cover and chill for 1 hour or longer, or until ready to serve.