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Broccoli Cranberry Salad

Side Dish 🥗Lunch 🥪Salad 🥗 American

Broccoli Cranberry Salad pairs crisp broccoli with sweet-tart cranberries, smoky bacon, and toasty sunflower seeds, all coated in a tangy mayonnaise dressing. Each bite balances crunch and brightness with a savory finish, ideal for picnics, potlucks, or make-ahead lunches. It’s a lively side dish that holds up well and tastes even better after a short chill.

  • Prep10 min
  • Cook10 min
  • Serves8
  • DifficultyEasy
Broccoli Cranberry Salad
  1. 1

    Make dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sugar, and vinegar. Refrigerate until needed.

  2. 2

    Make salad: In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook the bacon, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Transfer the bacon to a paper towel-lined plate to drain, then crumble it and set aside.

  3. 3

    In a large serving bowl, combine broccoli, onion, sunflower seeds, and cranberries. Add the crumbled bacon and drizzle with the dressing; toss until well combined.

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