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Amish Broccoli Salad

Amish Broccoli Salad
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Amish Broccoli Salad is a creamy, crunchy, and flavorful side dish featuring fresh broccoli, sweet dried cranberries, crispy bacon, sunflower seeds, and a tangy mayonnaise-based dressing. Perfect for family gatherings, potlucks, or as a refreshing everyday side, this salad balances earthiness, sweetness, and savory notes in every bite.

Ingredients

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Salad Ingredients

  • 4 cups fresh broccoli florets, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1/2 cup red onion, finely diced
  • 1/2 cup dried cranberries
  • 6 slices bacon, cooked crisp and crumbled into bits
  • 1/4 cup sunflower seeds (lightly toasted for extra flavor)

Dressing Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 1 to 2 tablespoons sugar or honey (adjust according to taste)
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Broccoli: Wash and cut fresh broccoli into small, bite-sized florets to make it easy to toss and eat.
  2. Chop the Onion and Cook the Bacon: Finely dice the red onion to distribute mild sharpness evenly. Cook the bacon slices until crisp, then crumble them into small bits to add texture and smoky flavor.
  3. Mix the Dressing: In a medium bowl, combine mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, sugar or honey, salt, and pepper. Whisk until smooth and creamy.
  4. Combine Ingredients: In a large salad bowl, add broccoli florets, chopped red onion, dried cranberries, toasted sunflower seeds, and bacon bits. Pour the dressing over the mixture and toss gently until everything is evenly coated.
  5. Chill Before Serving: Refrigerate the salad for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld and the broccoli to absorb the dressing for best taste and texture.

Notes

  • Use fresh, crisp broccoli rather than frozen for the best texture.
  • Toast sunflower seeds lightly before adding for extra nutty flavor and crunch.
  • Chill the salad before serving to let flavors blend beautifully.
  • Adjust sweetness of the dressing carefully by tasting as you go.
  • This salad tastes even better the next day but avoid overmixing when tossing.
  • For a lighter version, substitute mayonnaise with Greek yogurt.
  • To make it bacon-free, replace bacon with smoked paprika and toasted nuts or use tempeh bacon.

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