Broccoli With Cranberries Salad

Submitted by Sydney Mike

"Another recipe that comes from the 2004 cookbook, The Joy of Cranberries: The Tangy Red Treat that I received from a cookbook swap partner! Preparation time does not include time needed for salad to chill."

 

• Ready In: 5mins
• Ingredients: 11
• Serves: 6

ingredients

• FOR THE SALAD

• 5 cups broccoli florets, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
• 1⁄2 red onion, thinly sliced
• 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
• 1 cup crumbled cooked bacon
• 1 cup dried sweetened cranberries
• 1 cup sunflower seeds, shelled

• FOR THE DRESSING

• 1 cup mayonnaise
• 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
• 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground

directions

1. FOR THE SALAD ~ In a large salad bowl, mix all salad ingredients.
2. FOR THE DRESSING ~ In a small bowl, beat all dressing ingredients with wire whisk until blended.
3. Spoon over salad & toss to mix well.
4. Refrigerate 1 hour before serving, & refrigerate any leftovers.

Reviews

[LARavenscroft]

Very nice salad. I'm not a big fan of raw broccoli, but will eat it in a salad such as this. Loved the dressing but did make it with light mayo and the combination of sweet and salty ingredients. Thanks for posting this Syd. Made as a reward for the winner of 1~2~3 Hits February - Fall in Love with Red Special Tag Game!

 

[MarraMamba]

a lovely salad! I did use a different dressing because i needed to reduce the fat.

 

[susie cooks]

Syd I have made this twice before and forgot to rate it. Wonderful salad! It is so easy to put together. I love the combination of flavors. The cranberries and bacon really go well together. The sunflower kernels are a great addition. I know I will be making this a lot because the whole family enjoys it. Thanks!

 

[Nimz_]

This is just wonderful. The flavors blended very well together. Dressing was perfect. I forgot to add the sunflower seeds, but other than that made as written. Thanks Syd.

 

[ncmysteryshopper]

This salad was awesome! Even our 6 year old devoured this one! The combination of the cranberries and broccoli with the dressing was delicious. I used less bacon but followed the other amounts. Thanks Syd!