This easy broccoli salad is a crisp and creamy side dish loaded with flavor and texture. Fresh broccoli is tossed with crunchy bacon, shredded cheese, red onion, dried cranberries, and walnuts, then coated in a sweet and tangy mayo-based dressing.
No cooking is required, and it only takes about 10 minutes to prep. Chill it for an hour to let the flavors meld, and it's ready to serve. Great for potlucks, barbecues, or everyday meals.
Ingredients
- Broccoli, chopped into bite sized pieces
- Mayonnaise
- Granulated sugar
- White vinegar
- Bacon pieces
- Cheddar cheese, shredded
- Red onion, chopped
- Dried cranberries
- Chopped walnuts
See recipe card for quantities.
Instructions
Mix this broccoli salad up super fast and easily by following these easy step by step instructions.
Step one: Chop the broccoli and the onion.
Step two: In a medium-large bowl, combine the mayonnaise, sugar, and vinegar to create the dressing.
Step three: Add the rest of the ingredients into the bowl, and toss to combine.
Hint: Chill the salad for 1 hour, or until ready to serve.
Storage
This can be kept for 3 - 5 days in an airtight container in the fridge. Due to the mayonnaise and the fact that the broccoli is uncooked, this does not do well frozen.
Broccoli Salad
Equipment
- Cutting board
- Knife
- Large Bowl
- Silicone spoon
Ingredients
- 4 cups Broccoli chopped into bite sized pieces
- 1 cup Mayonnaise
- ¼ cup Granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon White vinegar
- ¼ cup Bacon pieces
- ¼ cup Cheddar cheese shredded
- ¼ cup Red onion chopped
- ¼ cup Dried cranberries
- ¼ cup Walnuts chopped
Instructions
- Chop the broccoli and the onion.
- In a medium-large bowl, combine the mayonnaise, sugar, and vinegar to create the dressing.
- Add the rest of the ingredients into the bowl, and toss to combine.
- Chill the salad for 1 hour, or until ready to serve.
Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition information provided is just an estimate and may vary based on specific ingredients used.
