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Healthy Broccoli Salad Recipe with Crispy Bacon, Sunflower Seeds & Cranberries

This healthy food recipe combines the crunch of fresh broccoli with the savory richness of bacon, tangy cranberries, and creamy dressing.
Perfect for a quick side dish or a light meal, this broccoli salad is easy to customize to fit your dietary preferences.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Course Salad
Cuisine Global
Servings 6
Calories 352 kcal

Equipment

  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Large mixing bowl
  • Small mixing bowl

Ingredients
  

Salad:

  • 8 slices bacon
  • 1 large head of broccoli cut into bite-sized florets
  • 1/3 cup diced red onion
  • 1/2 cup dried unsweetened cranberries
  • 1/2 cup shelled sunflower seeds
  • 1/4 cup crumbled goat cheese

Dressing:

  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt dairy or dairy-free

Instructions
 

  • Prepare the Bacon: Preheat your oven to 400°F. Lay bacon strips on a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake for 15–20 minutes or until crispy. Transfer the bacon to a plate lined with paper towels to cool, then crumble into small pieces.
  • Mix the Salad Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the broccoli florets, red onion, cranberries, sunflower seeds, and goat cheese.
  • Prepare the Dressing: In a small bowl, stir together the mayonnaise and Greek yogurt until smooth.
  • Assemble the Salad: Pour the dressing over the broccoli mixture. Add the crumbled bacon and toss everything together until well coated.
  • Chill or Serve: Serve immediately or refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 4–5 days.

Notes

Customizations: Replace dried cranberries with raisins or sunflower seeds with slivered almonds for variations.
Dairy-Free Option: Use non-dairy yogurt and skip the goat cheese.
Broccoli Stem Tip: Spiralize the stems to use as a crunchy addition or in other recipes.

Nutrition

Serving: 2cupsCalories: 352kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 11gFat: 27gSaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 27mgSodium: 299mgFiber: 6gSugar: 5g
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