Description
Broccoli Bacon Salad – a classic, delicious and flavorful broccoli bacon salad recipe (option to use cheese) – perfect side dish for any meal!
Ingredients
Scale
Salad:
- 4–6 pieces cooked bacon, cut into 1 inch pieces
- 4–6 cups fresh broccoli florets, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries
- 1/2 cup yellow raisins
- 1/4 cup red onion, diced
- 1/4 cup sunflower seeds
Dressing:
- 1/2 cup mayo
- 1 tablespoon coconut sugar
- 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
Instructions
- Combine Dressing ingredients in a small bowl; stir until creamy and smooth.
- Add Salad ingredients to a medium-sized bowl. Pour Dressing over top; stir to combine.
- Serve and enjoy!
Notes
- Storage: Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Please note, the broccoli may get a little softer as it sits in the mayo.
- Cheese: feel free to add 1/3 cup of shredded cheese (dairy-free or otherwise)
- Bacon: we love cooking our bacon in the oven!