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Vibrant broccoli salad with colorful vegetables and dressing.

Broccoli Salad

A crunchy and nutritious broccoli salad with cranberries, bacon, and goat cheese, perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 220
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Salad Ingredients
  • 2 cups broccoli florets Fresh
  • 4 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled For added flavor
  • 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup dried cranberries For sweetness
  • 1/4 cup sunflower seeds Optional: toast for crunch
  • 1/4 cup goat cheese, crumbled Can substitute with other cheeses
Dressing Ingredients
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar Can substitute with white wine vinegar or lemon juice
  • to taste Salt and pepper

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a large bowl, combine the broccoli florets, cooked bacon, red onion, dried cranberries, sunflower seeds, and goat cheese.
  2. In a separate small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, apple cider vinegar, salt, and pepper to create your dressing.
  3. Pour the dressing over the salad mixture and toss gently to combine everything.
  4. Serve immediately or let it refrigerate for about 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.

Notes

For a vegan version, omit bacon and cheese, and replace with chickpeas and nutritional yeast. The salad can be prepped a few hours ahead without dressing for freshness.