Broccoli Salad

Broccoli salad combines crisp florets with a creamy dressing and add-ins. Chill it as directed before serving.

Ingredients and preparation

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• 2/3 cup mayonnaise
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
• 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
• ¼ teaspoon coarse ground pepper
• 1 pound broccoli crowns (chopped into small florets)
• ½ cup dried cranberries
• 1 cup red grapes (halved)
• 1/3 cup chopped pecans
• 1/3 cup red onions (diced)
• 2 tablespoons real bacon bits
• 2 tablespoons sunflower seeds

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Serving and storage

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Broccoli Salad Recipe

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Broccoli salad combines crisp florets with a creamy dressing and add-ins. Chill it as directed before serving.

• Author: Maya Collins
• Prep Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 80 mins
• Yield: 8 servings 1x
• Cuisine: American

Ingredients

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• 2/3 cup mayonnaise
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
• 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
• ¼ teaspoon coarse ground pepper
• 1 pound broccoli crowns (chopped into small florets)
• ½ cup dried cranberries
• 1 cup red grapes (halved)
• 1/3 cup chopped pecans
• 1/3 cup red onions (diced)
• 2 tablespoons real bacon bits
• 2 tablespoons sunflower seeds

Instructions

1. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the mayo, olive oil, apple cider vinegar, sugar, mustard, salt, garlic powder, and pepper.
2. Add the broccoli and toss to mix together. Add the dried cranberries, grapes, pecans, red onions, sunflower seeds, and bacon bits. Toss together again. Cover and refrigerate at least 1 hour before serving.