Broccoli Salad Recipe

There’s just something about a crisp, creamy broccoli salad that satisfies your taste buds in every way. This classic, yet underrated side dish, is always a crowd favorite and disappears fast. It’s fresh, flavorful, and perfectly balanced between crunchy, savory, and sweet.

What makes this broccoli salad especially perfect for warm-weather gatherings is how simple it is to prepare ahead of time. The flavors only get better as they chill, making it an easy, stress-free addition to your menu. Packed with crisp broccoli, smoky bacon, and a creamy dressing that ties everything together, this dish brings comfort and crowd-pleasing flavor to every cookout table.

As we gather this Memorial Day weekend — celebrating, remembering, and spending time with the people we love — recipes like this become part of the memories we make together. So grab your serving bowl and get ready for a summer favorite that everyone will be asking you to bring again and again.
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Did you know?

• Broccoli is nutrient-dense. Just one cup of raw broccoli delivers more than 100% of your daily recommended Vitamin C and is rich in Vitamin K. Per ounce, broccoli has as much calcium as milk! It is also highly rich in vitamins A, E, and B6. 
• Broccoli is a great source of fiber. One cup of cooked broccoli gives you about 5 grams of dietary fiber, helping to stabilize blood sugar and manage weight.
• Broccoli is a great cancer-fighting veggie.  It is heavily studied for its rich levels of glucosinolates (a phytochemical), which boast strong anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. 
• California produces about 90% of the entire U.S. commercial supply.

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Broccoli Salad
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Chill Time: 1 hour

Ingredients:

• Fresh Broccoli Florets
• Mayonnaise
• Apple Cider Vinegar
• Dried Cranberries
• Chopped Bacon
• Ranch dressing (optional)

Instructions:
Wash the broccoli and dry it very well. Cut the florets (and the stem) into bite-sized pieces. Add bacon and cranberries. Whisk the dressing ingredients (mayo, apple cider vinegar, salt and pepper) in a small bowl and set aside. Place the ingredients into a large mixing bowl, and toss with dressing. Remember to allow time for the recipe to chill in the fridge to give the broccoli a chance to soak in some of the dressing, making it more flavorful!

Notes:
Preparing to make your salad- you can prep and make this salad a day before you serve it. Leftovers will keep for 4-5 days.
Substitutions- If you don't like mayo, you can use Miracle Whip, Coleslaw Dressing or Greek yogurt. You can also add bacon bits if you don't want to make bacon for this recipe.
Additional ingredients- Some people add red onion, cheese, sunflower seeds and sugar to their broccoli salad. I like to add a 1/4 cup of ranch dressing for an added kick.

Enjoy!

For Your Information
This recipe is:

• Family-friendly
• Lactation-friendly

• Recommended for pregnancy and postpartum nutrition
• Recommended for cesarean & other post op healing