Easy Broccoli Salad
This easy broccoli salad will have everyone coming back for one more scoop. Crunchy broccoli florets, smoky bacon, sweet Craisins, the crunch of nuts and sunflower seeds, and cheese are combined with a creamy mayonnaise and BBQ sauce dressing to create a creamy, crunchy, zesty dish you'll love.
Servings: 6 Servings
Ingredients
Salad Ingredients
- 6 cups broccoli florets
- 8 strips bacon, cooked, crispy, crumbled
- ½ cup craisins
- ½ cup sharp cheddar cheese, small cubes
- 3 roma tomatoes, diced
- ⅓ cup sunflower seeds
- ½ cup red onions, diced
- ⅓ cup chopped pecans
Dressing
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1 cup barbecue sauce
Instructions
- In a large bowl, stir all the salad ingredients together until combined.
- In a small bowl, mix dressing ingredients together and add to broccoli mixture. Stir to coat.
- Cover and place in the fridge to chill.
Notes
Storage
- Refrigerate for up to 3 days in an airtight container.
- Freezing is not recommended.
- Chop the broccoli florets along the bottom to create smaller florets that retain their pretty crown.
- Use a folding motion to mix the salad. This helps keep the broccoli floret heads intact.
- Roma tomatoes should always be your first choice. They have more flesh and fewer seeds, making them ideal for this salad.
- You can peel and dice the stems to add more crunch to your salad.