Easy Broccoli Salad with Bacon and Cheddar

Easy Broccoli Salad with Bacon and Cheddar

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Easy Broccoli Salad with Bacon and Cheddar

Serves 8-10 | Prep Time 15 min | Chill Time 1 hour

Ingredients

• 6 cups broccoli florets, chopped
• ¼ cup red onions, thinly sliced
• ½ cup cooked bacon ^[9], chopped
• ½ cup dried cranberries
• ¼ cup sunflower seeds
• ½ cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
• 1 cup mayo
• 3 tbsp sugar ^[10]
• 2 tbsp cider vinegar
• salt to taste
• pepper to taste

Directions

1. In a large bowl combine the broccoli florets, dried cranberries, bacon, cheddar cheese, onion and sunflower seeds.
2. In a small bowl whisk together mayo, vinegar, sugar, salt and pepper until well combined.
3. Pour dressing over the broccoli mixture and toss together until well combined
4. Place in the refrigerator for 1 hour and toss together once more before serving.

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Broccoli Salad with Bacon and Cheddar

Ingredients:

• 6 cups broccoli florets, chopped
• ¼ cup red onions, thinly sliced
• ½ cup cooked bacon ^[9], chopped
• ½ cup dried cranberries
• ¼ cup sunflower seeds
• ½ cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
• 1 cup mayo
• 3 tbsp sugar ^[10]
• 2 tbsp cider vinegar
• salt to taste
• pepper to taste

Directions:

1. In a large bowl combine the broccoli florets, dried cranberries, bacon, cheddar cheese, onion and sunflower seeds.
2. In a small bowl whisk together mayo, vinegar, sugar, salt and pepper until well combined.
3. Pour dressing over the broccoli mixture and toss together until well combined
4. Place in the refrigerator for 1 hour and toss together once more before serving.