Broccoli Salad with Turkey Bacon
Looking for a vibrant side dish that will steal the spotlight? This Broccoli Salad with Turkey Bacon is your answer! Bursting with fresh flavors, this dish combines crunchy broccoli, sweet dried cranberries, and crispy turkey bacon for an irresistible treat. Ideal for busy weeknights or family gatherings, it’s simple to prepare and loaded with nutrients. Whether you’re serving it at summer barbecues or holiday dinners, this salad will quickly become a go-to favorite. Plus, it’s versatile enough to be enjoyed as a light lunch on its own!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 8 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 heads of broccoli (about 1 and 1/2 pounds or 5–6 cups)
- 1 cup dried cranberries
- 1/3 cup roasted and salted sunflower seeds
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/3 cup chopped red onion
- 10–11 strips of turkey bacon (cooked)
Instructions
- Bake the turkey bacon in the oven until crispy. Allow it to cool before chopping into bite-sized pieces.
- In a large bowl, whisk together 1 and 1/4 cups of mayonnaise, lemon zest, lemon juice, white grape juice vinegar, sugar, kosher salt, black pepper, dry mustard, and cayenne pepper until smooth.
- Cut broccoli into small florets and add them to the bowl with the dressing.
- Add dried cranberries, sunflower seeds, shredded cheddar cheese, chopped red onion, and most of the turkey bacon to the bowl. Stir gently until well combined.
- Enjoy immediately or refrigerate for at least 20 minutes to enhance flavors.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 150g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 15mg