This Easy Broccoli Salad is made with bacon, cheddar cheese and a creamy mayonnaise sauce! Perfect for a quick side dish!  It has a little bit of protein in it. It has a light, creamy dressing! Plus a touch of cheese!

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If you follow me on instagram you will remember seeing me sharing my daily salad routine with you! I did a poll and asked if you guys wanted to see more salads coming from the blog and it was unanimously yes, which I don’t blame you! 

To start off I decided to give you this easy broccoli salad! It has a little bit of protein in it. It has a light, creamy dressing! Plus a touch of cheese!

HOW TO MAKE EASY BROCCOLI SALAD!

FOR THE DRESSING:  

• 3/4 cup mayonnaise
• 1 1/2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
• 3/4 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• This is optional: 2 teaspoons granulated sugar or granulated monkfruit/allulose blend 

FOR THE SALAD:

• 6 cups broccoli florets, rinsed and patted dry
• 1/2 medium red onion, peeled and diced
• 4 ounces cheddar, shredded
• 3 slices bacon, cooked until crispy and crumbled
• 2 green onions, thinly sliced
• 3 tablespoons roasted salted pepitas, or sunflower seeds

DIRECTIONS:

FOR THE CREAMY DRESSING:

1. In medium bowl whisk together mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, garlic powder, salt and pepper. Set aside.

FOR THE BROCCOLI SALAD:

1. Add the broccoli florets, diced red onion, shredded cheddar, and creamy dressing to a large bowl and stir to combine.
2. Top with bacon, green onions and pepitas or sunflower seeds.
3. Serve and ENJOY! 

NOTES

1. For a touch of sweetness add 2 teaspoons granulated sugar or granulated monkfruit/allulose blend. I would recommend doing this to balance the flavors of the apple cider vinegar. I decided to leave the sugar/sweetener out of the original recipe because I am always looking for ways to cut sugar and our family didn’t mind the touch of vinegar in the dressing.

2. Store this salad in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

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Easy Broccoli Salad

Yield: 6 cups

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Total Time: 15 minutes

Easy Broccoli Salad with a creamy mayonnaise dressing topped with bacon and onions!

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Ingredients

• FOR THE DRESSING:  
• 3/4 cup mayonnaise
• 1 1/2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
• 3/4 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• FOR THE SALAD:
• 6 cups broccoli florets, rinsed and patted dry
• 1/2 medium red onion, peeled and diced
• 4 ounces cheddar, shredded
• 3 slices bacon, cooked until crispy and crumbled
• 2 green onions, thinly sliced
• 3 tablespoons roasted salted pepitas, or sunflower seeds

Instructions

For the Creamy Dressing:

1. In medium bowl whisk together mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, garlic powder, salt and pepper. Set aside.

For the Broccoli Salad:

1. Add the broccoli florets, diced red onion, shredded cheddar, and creamy dressing to a large bowl and stir to combine.
2. Top with bacon, green onions and pepitas or sunflower seeds.
3. Serve and ENJOY!

Notes

1. For a touch of sweetness add 2 teaspoons granulated monkfruit/allulose blend or granulated sugar.

2. Store this salad in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

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Nutrition Information:

Yield: 6 Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 490Total Fat: 42gSaturated Fat: 9gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 31gCholesterol: 36mgCarbohydrates: 17gFiber: 8gSugar: 4gProtein: 16g

*Nutrition facts are an estimate and not guaranteed to be accurate. Please see a registered dietitian for special diet advice*