Description
This creamy, crunchy broccoli salad combines tangy dressing, cranberries, and almonds. Perfect for potlucks, family dinners, or meal prep.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1½ tablespoons granulated sugar
- 3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- ¼ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
- 1⅓ lbs broccoli florets, finely chopped into bite-size pieces
- ⅓ cup chopped red onion
- ½ cup sweetened dried cranberries
- ⅓ cup sliced almonds
Instructions
- Whisk mayo, sugar, vinegar, and pepper until smooth.
- Combine broccoli, onions, cranberries, and almonds in a bowl.
- Pour dressing over, toss to coat.
- Chill 1–2 hours before serving, then toss again.
Notes
- Chill before serving for best flavor.
- Blanch broccoli briefly if you prefer tender bites.
- Use yogurt in place of half the mayo for a lighter version.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: ~280 kcal
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 180 mg
- Fat: ~18g
- Carbohydrates: ~24g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
Keywords: Broccoli Salad, creamy broccoli salad, easy salad recipe, summer salad, potluck side