A bowl of summer broccoli salad with broccoli florets, bacon bits, cheese cubes, dried cranberries, sliced almonds, red onion, and chives in a creamy dressing.
Freshly plated Salads

Summer Broccoli Salad

A vibrant, creamy broccoli salad with bacon, cheese, cranberries, and almonds, perfect for potlucks.

Prep Time20 min
Cook Time15 min
Servings6
DifficultyEasy

Ingredients

  • 1 large head broccoli, chopped into bite-sized pieces
  • 4 slices thick-cut bacon, cooked and crumbled
  • 1/2 cup sharp cheddar cheese, cubed
  • 1/4 cup dried cranberries
  • 1/4 cup sliced almonds, toasted
  • 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
  • 2 tablespoons fresh chives, chopped
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, combine chopped broccoli, cooked bacon, cheddar cheese, dried cranberries, sliced almonds, red onion, and chives.
  2. In a separate small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, honey, salt, and black pepper until smooth.
  3. Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients and toss gently to coat evenly.
  4. Refrigerate for at least 15 minutes to allow flavors to meld before serving.