Best Broccoli Salad Ever!

This is a delightful, cool, and crisp salad with healthy fruits, vegetables, and nuts that is a great accompaniment to any entree. It's a real favorite with anyone who tries it. This is a fun recipe as you can get creative with it. I have even made it with out the sunflower seeds, and it was still delicious.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 20 mins
• Calories: 507 Calories

Ingredients

• ¾ cup chopped walnuts
• 3 tablespoons white sugar
• 3 tablespoons cider vinegar
• 1 cup mayonnaise
• ¼ cup bacon bits
• 1 cup seedless red grapes, halved
• ¼ red onion, finely chopped
• ½ cup sweetened dried cranberries (such as Craisins®)
• ¼ cup sunflower seed kernels
• 2 crowns broccoli, cut into bite-size pieces

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Whisk mayonnaise, cider vinegar, and sugar together in a small bowl until sugar dissolves and the dressing is smooth.

Step 2

Toss broccoli, grapes, walnuts, red onion, sunflower seeds, cranberries, and bacon bits together in a large bowl. Drizzle dressing over the salad and gently fold so ingredients are evenly coated.

Step 3

Cover bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate 3 to 4 hours. Stir before serving.