Crunchy Broccoli Salad
Crisp broccoli, bacon, cranberries, and sunflower seeds in a creamy dressing
By RecipesQueen Kitchen • June 10, 2026
Prep: 15 min
Cook: 0 min
Servings: 8
Difficulty: Easy
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Pin This RecipeThis broccoli salad is a potluck legend — raw broccoli florets tossed with salty bacon, sweet dried cranberries, crunchy sunflower seeds, and sharp red onion in a tangy, creamy dressing.
The dressing balances mayo, vinegar, and sugar for a sweet-tangy coating.
Make it a few hours ahead — the flavors improve as the broccoli softens slightly.
Ingredients
- 6 cups broccoli florets, cut small
- 8 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries
- 1/3 cup sunflower seeds
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely diced
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 2 tbsp sugar
Instructions
- 1
Combine broccoli, bacon, cranberries, sunflower seeds, and red onion.
- 2
Whisk mayo, vinegar, sugar, salt, and pepper for the dressing.
- 3
Toss salad with dressing. Refrigerate at least 1 hour.
- 4
Stir before serving. The salad tastes better the longer it sits.
