Description
A creamy, crunchy, and slightly tangy broccoli salad that’s a perfect crowd-pleaser, packed with fresh ingredients and topped with a luscious dressing.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups broccoli florets
- ½ cup finely chopped red onion
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons white vinegar
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- ¼ cup sliced almonds
- ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Prepping the Broccoli: Wash the broccoli and chop into bite-sized pieces. Optionally blanch for a tender bite.
- Preparing the Creamy Dressing: In a bowl, mix mayonnaise, vinegar, and sugar until smooth.
- Combining the Ingredients: In a large bowl, mix broccoli, onion, and almonds, then drizzle with dressing and toss to coat.
- Chilling the Salad: Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, then stir before serving.
- Optional Garnish: Add crispy bacon bits or cheese before serving if desired.
Notes
For a healthier option, use Greek yogurt instead of mayonnaise and adjust sugar levels to taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 5mg