Description
A crisp and creamy broccoli salad packed with fresh broccoli, cheddar cheese, sweet raisins, and crunchy sunflower seeds tossed in a lightly sweet dressing. Perfect for picnics, potlucks, or a refreshing side dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups fresh broccoli florets, chopped
- 1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/3 cup sunflower seeds
- 1/3 cup raisins
- 3/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
Instructions
- Preheat Your Equipment: No heating is required. Prepare a clean cutting board, knife, and mixing bowls.
- Combine Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl combine the chopped broccoli, sliced red onion, shredded cheddar cheese, sunflower seeds, and raisins.
- Prepare Your Cooking Vessel: In a separate small bowl whisk together the mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, and granulated sugar until smooth.
- Assemble the Dish: Pour the dressing over the broccoli mixture and gently toss until all ingredients are evenly coated.
- Cook to Perfection: No cooking is needed. Cover the bowl and place the salad in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes so the flavors blend.
- Finishing Touches: Remove from the refrigerator and stir the salad again to redistribute the dressing.
- Serve and Enjoy: Transfer to a serving bowl and enjoy the crisp textures and creamy dressing.
Notes
- For extra crunch, add sunflower seeds just before serving.
- Chop broccoli into small bite sized pieces for the best texture.
- Allow the salad to chill before serving so the flavors fully develop.
- Dried cranberries can replace raisins for a slightly tart flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 310mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: broccoli salad, creamy broccoli salad, easy broccoli salad, picnic salad, potluck salad