Broccoli Salad

A fresh, crunchy broccoli salad tossed with a creamy homemade dressing that’s quick and easy to prepare.

Ingredients

For the Salad

• 8 cups fresh broccoli, cut into bite-sized pieces
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• ½ cup bacon bits
• ⅓ cup diced red onion (optional)
• ½ cup dried cranberries (optional)
• ¼ cup sunflower seeds (optional)

For the Dressing

• 2 tablespoons vinegar
• ½ cup granulated sugar or sweetener
• 1 cup mayonnaise
• Salt and black pepper, to taste

Instructions

1. In a medium bowl, whisk together the vinegar, sugar, mayonnaise, salt, and black pepper until smooth.
2. In a large bowl, combine the broccoli, cheddar cheese, red onion, dried cranberries, sunflower seeds, and bacon bits.
3. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss well to coat all the ingredients evenly.
4. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.

Tip

This creamy dressing also works wonderfully for coleslaw. Enjoy!