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Broccoli Salad with Cranberries, Cheddar, and Sunflower Seeds Recipe

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  • Author: admin
  • Prep Time: 0h 15m
  • Cook Time: 0h 0m
  • Total Time: 0h 15m
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Category: Salad
  • Method: No-Cook
  • Cuisine: American

Description

A refreshing and crunchy broccoli salad featuring fresh broccoli florets, red onion, shredded cheddar cheese, sunflower seeds, and dried cranberries, all tossed in a tangy and slightly sweet homemade mayonnaise-based dressing. Perfect as a side dish or light snack, this no-cook salad combines vibrant flavors and textures for a delightful and healthy dish.

Ingredients

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Salad Ingredients

  • 2 cups broccoli florets
  • 1/2 cup red onion, finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1/4 cup sunflower seeds
  • 1/4 cup dried cranberries

Dressing Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

  1. Prepare Broccoli: Start by washing the broccoli florets thoroughly under cold water to remove any dirt or debris.
  2. Chop Broccoli: Cut the broccoli into bite-sized pieces, ensuring that the stems are removed and only the florets remain.
  3. Combine Broccoli: Place the chopped broccoli florets into a large mixing bowl.
  4. Prepare Onion: Peel and finely chop the red onion, making sure the pieces are small enough to blend well with the broccoli.
  5. Add Onion: Add the chopped red onion to the bowl with the broccoli florets.
  6. Add Cheese: Measure out the shredded cheddar cheese and add it to the bowl with the broccoli and onion mixture.
  7. Add Sunflower Seeds: Measure out the sunflower seeds and add them to the same bowl.
  8. Add Cranberries: Measure the dried cranberries and stir them into the mixture.
  9. Make Dressing: In a separate small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, honey, salt, and black pepper.
  10. Mix Dressing: Whisk the ingredients together until they are fully combined into a smooth dressing.
  11. Dress Salad: Pour the dressing over the broccoli salad ingredients in the large mixing bowl.
  12. Toss Salad: Using a spoon or spatula, gently toss the salad, making sure all ingredients are evenly coated with the dressing.
  13. Adjust Seasoning: Once everything is mixed together, taste the salad and adjust the seasoning if needed by adding more salt or pepper.
  14. Chill Salad: Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or a lid and refrigerate the salad for at least one hour to allow the flavors to meld together.
  15. Stir Again: After refrigerating, stir the salad once more before serving to ensure the ingredients are evenly distributed.
  16. Serve: Serve the salad chilled and enjoy the refreshing crunch and balance of flavors.

Notes

  • For best flavor, refrigerate the salad for at least one hour before serving.
  • You can substitute dried cranberries with raisins or dried cherries if preferred.
  • For a vegan version, substitute mayonnaise with vegan mayonnaise and cheddar cheese with a plant-based alternative.
  • Adjust honey in the dressing to taste or substitute with maple syrup for a different sweetness.
  • Sunflower seeds add a nice crunch but can be replaced with chopped nuts such as almonds or walnuts if desired.

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