Description
This Broccoli Salad with Turkey Bacon is a crowd-pleaser that combines crunchy broccoli, savory turkey bacon, sweet dried cranberries, and creamy dressing for an explosion of flavors. Ideal for summer barbecues or holiday gatherings, this salad is not only delicious but also nutritious, making it a perfect addition to any meal. Packed with vitamins and healthy fats from sunflower seeds, it’s a guilt-free indulgence that can be made ahead of time and served cold or at room temperature. Whether as a side dish or a light main course, this versatile salad is sure to impress everyone at your table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 10–11 strips turkey bacon (cooked)
- 2 heads broccoli (about 1.5 pounds)
- 1 cup dried cranberries
- 1/3 cup roasted salted sunflower seeds
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/3 cup chopped red onion
- Miracle Whip or mayonnaise
- lemon zest
- lemon juice
- apple cider vinegar
- sugar
- kosher salt
- black pepper
- dry mustard
- cayenne pepper
Instructions
- Cook the turkey bacon in the oven until crispy; chop into bite-sized pieces.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the dressing ingredients until smooth.
- Chop broccoli into small florets and add to the bowl along with cranberries, sunflower seeds, cheddar cheese, and most of the turkey bacon.
- Mix thoroughly to coat everything in dressing.
- Serve immediately or chill for at least 20 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 25mg