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