Broccoli Salad with Bacon Recipe
A delicious and hearty salad featuring broccoli, crispy bacon, and a tangy dressing, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
- 10-11 strips bacon cooked
- 2 heads broccoli about 1 and 1/2 pounds or 5-6 cups
- 1 cup dried cranberries
- ⅓ cup sunflower seeds roasted and salted
- 1 cup cheddar cheese shredded
- ⅓ cup red onion chopped
- 1 ¼ cups Miracle Whip OR mayonnaise
- 1 lemon lemon zest
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
- ¼ cup sugar
- 1 ¼ teaspoons kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon dry mustard
- ⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper adds flavor but not heat
Instructions
- Cook 10-11 strips of bacon until crispy, then chop into bite-sized pieces.
- Mix together 1 1/4 cups Miracle Whip or mayonnaise, lemon zest, lemon juice, white wine vinegar, sugar, kosher salt, black pepper, dry mustard, and cayenne pepper.
- Chop broccoli into small florets and add to the bowl with the dressing.
- Add cranberries, sunflower seeds, cheddar cheese, red onion, and most of the bacon to the bowl.
- Stir all ingredients together and let sit at room temperature or chill before serving.
Notes
For best flavor, make the dressing ahead of time to allow the flavors to meld together.