This Broccoli Cranberry Salad recipe presents a delightful and flavorful option that’s perfect for lunch or as a side dish for dinner. It beautifully combines the earthy taste of broccoli with the sweetness of cranberries, achieving a harmonious balance. The dressing is both rich and tangy, lending a creamy texture to the salad. Preparation takes only ten minutes using classic ingredients commonly found in your kitchen.
To prepare this salad, gather fresh broccoli florets, a broccoli slaw mix, dried cranberries, salted sunflower seeds, mayonnaise, sour cream, Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, and granulated sugar. Chop the broccoli into bite-sized pieces, and whisk the dressing ingredients together until smooth. In a separate bowl, combine the broccoli slaw, fresh broccoli, cranberries, and sunflower seeds, then drizzle the dressing over and mix everything together. Feel free to enhance the dish with extras like bacon bits, chicken breast, or nuts to transform it into a main course.
This Broccoli Cranberry Salad pairs wonderfully with a range of dishes, such as grilled teriyaki chicken, ribeye steak, soups, and sandwiches. If dressed, it remains fresh in the refrigerator for about two days, or four days when the dressing is kept separate. Enjoy!
