Broccoli Cranberry Salad
This easy broccoli cranberry salad recipe combines fresh broccoli, sweet cranberries, crispy bacon, and a creamy dressing for the perfect make-ahead side dish.
Ingredients
- 4 cups fresh broccoli chopped into small pieces
- ½ cup chopped celery
- 1 cup chopped sweet onion
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries
- 10 slices cooked and crumbled bacon
Ingredients for Dressing
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
Instructions
- Clean Vegetables: Wash and dry the broccoli, celery, and onion thoroughly.
- Prep Vegetables: Chop the broccoli, celery, and onion into small pieces.
- Cook the Bacon: Fry the bacon until crispy, then let it cool and crumble it.
- Combine Ingredients: In a bowl, mix the chopped broccoli, celery, onion, crumbled bacon, and dried cranberries.
- Make the Dressing: Whisk together mayonnaise, sugar, and cider vinegar.
- Dress the Salad: Pour the dressing over the broccoli mixture and stir until well coated.
- Chill Before Serving: Refrigerate the salad before serving. Stir again just before serving.
How to Make The Dressing
- Whisk together mayonnaise, sugar, and apple cider vinegar. Pour over the broccoli mixture and stir. Refrigerate stirring occasionally.