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Bowl of Vegetable Salad

Broccoli Salad

A perfect side to many meals, this easy-to-make classic Broccoli Salad is also a perfect addition to potlucks, picnics, and cookouts.
Course Salad
Cuisine Canadian
Keyword broccoli, broccoli salad, salad
Servings 4
My Island Bistro Kitchen Barbara99

Ingredients

  • 2 cups chopped broccoli, small bite-sized pieces
  • 3 slices crispy fried bacon, crumbled
  • 1/3 cup sweet pepper (red, yellow, or orange), chopped
  • ¼ cup red onion, chopped
  • 2 tbsp shredded carrot
  • 1/3 cup dried cranberries
  • Dressing:
  • ¼ cup salad dressing
  • 2 tbsp sour cream
  • ½ tbsp pure maple syrup
  • ½ tbsp granulated sugar
  • ½ tbsp vinegar (balsamic, red wine, or white)
  • tsp Dijon mustard
  • 1/8 tsp garlic salt (optional)
  • 2 tbsp sunflower seeds
  • Sprinkle of freshly chopped chives (optional)

Instructions

  1. Prepare vegetables and bacon. Place in bowl along with the dried cranberries.

  2. For Dressing: Combine all ingredients in small bowl and whisk until smooth. Pour half the dressing over the prepared vegetables and mix to coat vegetables then repeat with remaining dressing. Refrigerate for at least 45 minutes before serving. At time of serving, sprinkle salad with sunflower seeds and, if desired, chopped chives.

Recipe Notes

Yield: Apx. 3 - 4 side salad servings

 

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