Broccoli Crunch Salad
A copycat broccoli crunch salad with broccoli florets, slaw, cranberries, bacon, and sunflower seeds tossed in a creamy, tangy dressing.
- Author: sarra
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 0 mins
- Total Time: 15 mins
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
- 3 tablespoons white sugar
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- Salt to taste
- 4 cups broccoli florets, broken into bite-sized pieces
- 1 (12 ounce) bag broccoli slaw mix
- 1/2 cup sunflower seeds
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries
- 1/2 cup chopped red onion (optional)
- 1 cup chopped cooked bacon
- Combine mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, sugar, onion powder, pepper, and salt in a bowl. Whisk together until smooth and creamy. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, combine broccoli slaw mix, broccoli florets, red onion, sunflower seeds, dried cranberries, and bacon.
- Pour dressing over salad and toss until well coated.
- Chill until ready to serve.
Notes
- For best flavor, chill the salad for at least 1 hour before serving.
- Use pepitas or almonds in place of sunflower seeds for variety.
- Substitute pre-cooked bacon or bacon bits to save time.
- Red onion is optional; finely chopped shallots work too.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 371
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 946mg
- Fat: 29g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 24g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 21mg
Keywords: broccoli crunch salad, creamy salad, bacon salad, cranberry salad, broccoli slaw, make-ahead side