Broccoli Salad
Vibrant, creamy salad with crisp broccoli, sharp cheddar, sweet cranberries, smoky chicken, and crunchy sunflower seeds in a tangy-sweet dressing. Hearty as a main or refreshing as a side, perfect for potlucks and lunches.
Ingredients
Instructions
Cut broccoli into bite-sized florets. Optional: blanch 30 seconds, cool in ice water, drain well to soften slightly.
Dice red onion finely. Grate cheddar coarsely. Prepare chicken, cranberries, and sunflower seeds.
Whisk mayo, sour cream, vinegar, sugar, salt, and pepper until smooth. Adjust sweetness or tanginess to taste.
Combine broccoli, onion, cheddar, chicken, cranberries, and sunflower seeds in large bowl.
Pour dressing over salad and toss to coat evenly.
Cover and refrigerate at least 30 minutes to develop flavors.
Toss again before serving. Garnish with extra sunflower seeds or cheese if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size
- 1 portion
- Calories
- 325 calories
- Sugar Content
- 13g
- Sodium Content
- 380mg
- Fat Content
- 24g
- Saturated Fat Content
- 7g
- Unsaturated Fat Content
- 15g
- Carbohydrate Content
- 16g
- Fiber Content
- 3g
- Protein Content
- 11g
- Cholesterol Content
- 45mg
