Description
A creamy, crunchy Amish broccoli salad packed with fresh broccoli, cheddar cheese, turkey bacon, and sunflower seeds, all tossed in a sweet and tangy dressing.
Ingredients
Scale
- 5 cups fresh broccoli florets, chopped
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 6 slices cooked turkey bacon, chopped
- 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/3 cup sunflower seeds
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons white vinegar
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
Instructions
- Prepare all ingredients by chopping the broccoli into bite-sized florets, slicing the red onion thinly, and cooking and chopping the turkey bacon.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine broccoli, cheddar cheese, turkey bacon, red onion, and sunflower seeds.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, white vinegar, and granulated sugar until smooth.
- Pour the dressing over the broccoli mixture and toss until everything is evenly coated.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow flavors to blend.
- Give the salad a final toss before serving.
- Serve chilled and enjoy.
Notes
- Chill the salad before serving for best flavor
- Adjust sweetness or tang by modifying sugar or vinegar
- Slice onions thinly to avoid overpowering the dish
- Use fresh broccoli for the best texture
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
Keywords: amish broccoli salad, creamy broccoli salad, easy broccoli salad, homemade salad recipe, cold broccoli salad
