Description
Discover the ultimate Broccoli Salad with Turkey for a delightful blend of flavors and textures. This refreshing dish features crisp broccoli, savory turkey bacon, sweet cranberries, and a creamy dressing, making it perfect for summer barbecues, potlucks, or holiday gatherings. With its vibrant colors and delicious taste, this salad is sure to impress your guests while being easy to prepare. Plus, it’s make-ahead friendly—prepare it in advance to save time on busy days!
Ingredients
Scale
- 10–11 strips cooked turkey bacon
- 2 heads broccoli (about 1.5 pounds)
- 1 cup dried cranberries
- 1/3 cup roasted sunflower seeds
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/3 cup chopped red onion
- 1 and 1/4 cups mayonnaise or Miracle Whip
- Zest from 1 lemon
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons white apple vinegar
- 1/4 cup sugar
Instructions
- Preheat your oven and bake the turkey bacon until crispy. Let cool and chop into bite-sized pieces.
- In a large bowl, whisk together mayonnaise or Miracle Whip with lemon zest, lemon juice, vinegar, sugar, salt, pepper, mustard, and cayenne until smooth.
- Chop broccoli into small florets and add to the bowl with the dressing.
- Mix in cranberries, sunflower seeds, cheddar cheese, and most of the chopped turkey bacon.
- Stir gently until combined. Chill for at least 20 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: For added crunch or flavor variations, consider incorporating nuts like almonds or walnuts. Feel free to swap out dried cranberries for other fruits such as raisins or diced apples.