Description
A delicious and refreshing Broccoli Salad with Honey Dijon Dressing, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh broccoli florets
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup shredded carrots
- 1/2 cup cooked bacon, crumbled
- 1/2 cup sunflower seeds
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup honey (for dressing)
- 1/4 cup Dijon mustard (for dressing)
- 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar (for dressing)
- 1/2 cup olive oil (for dressing)
- Salt and pepper to taste (for dressing)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the broccoli florets, cherry tomatoes, red onion, shredded carrots, crumbled bacon, sunflower seeds, and shredded cheddar cheese. Toss gently to mix.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the honey, Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, and olive oil until well combined. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss until all ingredients are evenly coated.
- For best flavor, refrigerate the salad for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the dressing to meld with the ingredients.
- Serve chilled or at room temperature.
Notes
- For a vegetarian option, omit the bacon and add chickpeas for extra protein.
- Substitute the sunflower seeds with chopped walnuts or almonds for a different crunch.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: varies
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 10mg