Broccoli Salad with Turkey Bacon
Discover this delicious Broccoli Salad featuring turkey bacon, cranberries, and a creamy dressing that brings everything together. This easy-to-make salad is not only a vibrant addition to your summer barbecues but also a nutritious option for holiday meals. With crunchy sunflower seeds and sharp cheddar cheese, every bite delivers a satisfying blend of flavors and textures.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Salad
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 10–11 strips Turkey bacon (cooked)
- 2 heads broccoli (about 1 and 1/2 pounds or 5–6 cups)
- 1 cup dried cranberries
- 1/3 cup roasted sunflower seeds
- 1 cup cheddar cheese (shredded)
- 1/3 cup chopped red onion
- 1 & 1/4 cups Miracle Whip OR mayonnaise
- 1 lemon (zest only)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons white apple vinegar
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 & 1/4 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon dry mustard
- 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven and bake turkey bacon until crisp; chop into pieces once cooled.
- In a bowl, combine dressing ingredients and whisk until smooth.
- Chop broccoli into small florets and add to the bowl with dressing.
- Mix in cranberries, sunflower seeds, cheese, and most of the turkey bacon; stir gently.
- Serve immediately or chill for enhanced flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 30mg