Description
Broccoli Salad with Honey Dijon Dressing is a fresh, crunchy, and flavorful salad perfect for any occasion. It combines crisp broccoli florets, sweet cranberries, red onion, sunflower seeds, and optional bacon with a creamy, tangy-sweet honey Dijon dressing. This easy-to-make salad is ideal for meal prep, picnics, and cookouts.
Ingredients
Scale
- 5 cups fresh broccoli florets
- 1/3 cup thinly sliced red onion
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries
- 1/2 cup toasted sunflower seeds
- 1/2 cup cooked, crumbled bacon (optional)
- 1 cup shredded carrots (optional)
- 3/4 cup mayonnaise or Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Chop broccoli into bite-sized florets and place in a large bowl.
- Add red onion, cranberries, sunflower seeds, bacon, and carrots if using.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together mayonnaise (or Greek yogurt), Dijon mustard, honey, vinegar, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Pour the honey Dijon dressing over the broccoli mixture and toss to coat evenly.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to let flavors meld.
- Stir before serving.
- Garnish with extra cranberries and seeds if desired.
- Serve chilled.
Notes
- For extra crunch, keep seeds and bacon separate until just before serving.
- Substitute Greek yogurt for mayo for a lighter version.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving