Here’s a super easy broccoli salad recipe you can make in about 15–20 minutes — great as a side, potluck dish, or healthy snack! (Easy Dinner Ideas)
🥦 Easy Broccoli Salad
Ingredients
Salad:
- 4–6 cups fresh broccoli florets, bite‑sized
- ½ cup dried cranberries
- ½ cup cooked and crumbled bacon (optional)
- ½ cup sunflower seeds (or chopped nuts like almonds)
- ¼ cup diced red onion
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (optional) (Easy Dinner Ideas)
Dressing:
- ½–¾ cup mayonnaise
- 1–2 tbsp sugar (adjust to taste)
- 2–3 tbsp red wine or apple cider vinegar
- Salt & pepper to taste (Life’s Ambrosia)
Instructions
- Prep veggies & mix nuts/fruit:
- In a large bowl combine broccoli, cranberries, bacon, sunflower seeds, and onion. (Easy Dinner Ideas)
- Make the dressing:
- Whisk together mayonnaise, sugar, and vinegar in a small bowl until smooth. Season with salt & pepper. (Life’s Ambrosia)
- Combine:
- Pour dressing over the broccoli mixture and toss gently until everything is coated. (Life’s Ambrosia)
- Chill:
- Refrigerate at least 30 min (or up to a few hours) — salad tastes even better once the flavors marry. (Easy Dinner Ideas)
Tips
- If bacon isn’t your thing, add toasted nuts (almonds, pecans) or seeds for crunch. (easyrecipesfromhome.com)
- You can swap some mayo for Greek yogurt for a lighter version. (thepioneerwoman.com)
- For a fruitier twist, use grapes instead of cranberries. (fromgatetoplate.com)
Would you like a lighter or dairy‑free broccoli salad alternative too? (There are great versions without mayo.)
