Broccoli, Bacon and Cheese Salad Recipe
This homemade broccoli, bacon and cheese salad recipe with sunflower seeds tastes so much better than the deli. It’s a quick and easy summertime recipe.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 9 servings 1x
- Category: salad
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 3–4 cups broccoli florets
- 2 ounces (1/2 cup) shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup finely chopped red or sweet onion
- 8 slices bacon, cooked & crumbled
- 1/3 cup sunflower seeds
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons sugar or honey
- 2 teaspoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
Instructions
In a large bowl, combine broccoli, cheese, onion, bacon and sunflower seeds. In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise, sugar (or honey), lemon juice and vinegar.
Pour dressing over salad ingredients. Toss to coat. Chill before serving.
Makes 9 (1/2 cup) servings.
Notes
If you like things a little sweeter, throw in some dried cranberries or cherries and use less lemon.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
Keywords: broccoli, bacon, cheese
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