Broccoli Salad

A crunchy broccoli salad with a tangy dressing and sweet bites of dried cranberries makes the perfect compliment to picnics!

Easy Broccoli Salad

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Speaking of king, this Broccoli Salad will rule your picnic! If you need more picnic ideas, then I think you should consider bringing Strawberry Pear Jello Bars , Grape Salad , Vegetarian Baked Beans , Classic Potato Salad , or Beer Dip , too!

• Strawberry Pear Jello Bars
• Grape Salad
• Vegetarian Baked Beans
• Classic Potato Salad

What You’ll Need for the Dressing

1 1/4 cups Mayonnaise

Zest from 1 Lemon

1 tbsp Lemon Juice

2 tbsp Rice Vinegar

1/4 cup Sugar

1 tsp Salt

1/4 tsp Dry Mustard

1/8 tsp Cayenne Pepper

1/4 cup Imitation Bacon Bits

And the Salad

5-6 cups Broccoli Florets

1 cup Cranberries, Dried

1/3 cup Sunflower Seeds

1 cup Cheddar Cheese, Shredded

1/3 cup Red Onion Chopped

How to Make Broccoli Salad

Make the dressing by whisking together 1 1/4 cups mayonnaise, zest from 1 lemon, 1 tbsp lemon juice, 2 tbsp rice vinegar, 1/4 cup sugar, 1 tsp salt, 1/4 tsp dry mustard, and 1/8 tsp cayenne pepper in a large bowl.

Chop 2 heads of broccoli, making about 5-6 cups broccoli florets, and place in the dressing.

Then add in 1 cup dried cranberries, 1/3 cup sunflower seeds, 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, and 1/3 cup chopped red onion. Mix until well combined.

Just before serving, stir in 1/4 cup imitation bacon bits.

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