Broccoli & Cranberry Salad

Name: Broccoli & Cranberry Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 8-10 serving(s)
Ingredients: 5 cups broccoli florets, cut into 1/2 inch pieces; 1/2 cup chopped red onion; 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese; 8 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled, see note; 1 cup sunflower seeds; 1 cup craisins dried sweetened cranberries; 1 cup mayonnaise; 1/4 cup sugar; 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Submitted by Maggie

"I found some recipes that were close, but I couldn't find the *exact* recipe that I usually make (ever since I hounded it out of a co-worker after a potluck years ago, even before I had any desire or ability to cook much at all). This salad is always good with almost anything, except maybe pancakes... nah, even then I bet the bacon would make it would be good ;) The whole Craisins thing make this a natural for the holidays that involve some form of cranberries. That said, it's great in the summer, too."

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Ready In:: 25mins
Ingredients:: 11
Serves:: 8-10

ingredients

SALAD
5 cups broccoli florets, cut into 1/2 inch pieces
¹⁄₂ cup chopped red onion
1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
8 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled, see note
1 cup sunflower seeds
1 cup craisins dried sweetened cranberries
DRESSING
1 cup mayonnaise
¹⁄₄ cup sugar
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
¹⁄₂ teaspoon salt
¹⁄₄ teaspoon black pepper

directions

(Bacon note: Original recipe calls for 1 C cooked and crumbled bacon, but for Nutrition Info to appear and include bacon, I had to go with 8 slices. Truthfully, I use about a whole 12 oz to 16 oz package.).
Combine all salad ingredients in a large mixing bowl; mix well.
Combine dressing ingredients in a small mixing bowl. Mix until thoroughly combined using a fork or wire whisk.
Add dressing to salad and mix well.
Refrigerate 1 hour.

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Reviews

Used Ocean Spray Cranraisins! Crowd pleaser!! I was served this salad at a Tea Room in Quitman, TX and it was absolutely delicious. Came home and researched the recipe. Took the dish to buffet luncheon and was devoured within minutes. What's so nice is you can prepare this recipe by cutting back on the fat/calories through the mayo, sugar, cheese and bacon.

Southern Lady
This was awesome! I made a few changes because I am watching my calorie intake so here goes... I used fat free mayo, splenda and Hormel real crumbled bacon (30% less fat). Thanks for the great recipe!

mark_titzel
This was delicious - I made it with just broccoli, bacon, and cranberries. Thank you so much!

AngiC